The CIA allegedly launched a secret operation to troll Chinese language officers and switch public opinion in opposition to them by way of leaked intelligence and unfavourable information on social media.
Reuters experiences the operation started in 2019 and was additionally geared toward inflicting paranoia inside Xi Jinping’s authorities. CIA brokers reportedly made faux social media accounts to unfold rumors, akin to allegations that Communist Get together members hid ill-gotten wealth exterior the nation, and criticize Chinese language authorities initiatives, like saying a program financing infrastructure initiatives in different nations was corrupt.
The CIA declined to remark to Reuters, which couldn’t affirm whether or not this system remains to be in place. Reuters mentioned the operation, approved by then-President…
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