The Fire and the Liar: Chinese disinformation about the Los Angeles wildfires
By Wei-Ping Li, PhD While wildfires have raged in Los A…
Seasonal Misinformation : The Recurrent Misinformation about the Next Pandemic
In late 2024, misinformation about a pneumonia outbreak in China, fueled by media and social media, spread fear in Taiwan, revealing ongoing concerns stemming from past COVID-19 experiences and the rapid evolution of false claims about airborne diseases.
Truth Matters: The 2024 survey on what Taiwanese think about misinformation and fact-checking
A recent 2024 study shows that while Taiwanese citizens are increasingly aware of misinformation and fact-checking tools, they remain highly concerned about the growing volume of false information, with many supporting legislative action to curb its spread.
Ripples of Disinformation: Tracking Chinese-Language Disinformation After the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
Following Donald Trump’s election as president, false information spread widely in Chinese-language social media, particularly targeting U.S.-Taiwan-China relations, while continuing attacks on Kamala Harris and misrepresenting geopolitical and domestic policy changes under Trump.
An Overview of Chinese False Information in the 2024 US Presidential Election
During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Chinese disinformation campaigns primarily targeted candidates’ morality and integrity, with false claims about candidates, election fraud, and misleading policy narratives, often using AI-generated images and videos to spread mistrust.
October Chinese Disinformation Trends: AI-Generated Influencer Videos and the “Imminent Korean War”
In October 2024, military tensions in East Asia fueled Chinese disinformation, including AI-manipulated videos of Taiwanese influencers and false narratives about a potential war between North and South Korea, aimed at undermining Taiwanese resistance and promoting pro-China messages.