China's Deceptive Information Tactics Exposed by US

The United States Department of State has released a special report highlighting how the People's Republic of China (PRC) is actively seeking to reshape the global information environment through propaganda, disinformation, and censorship. The PRC spends billions of dollars annually on foreign information manipulation efforts, promoting positive views of the PRC and suppressing critical information. Beijing aims to reshape the global information landscape by exerting influence over content and platforms, constraining global freedom of expression, promoting digital authoritarianism, and exporting its information control tactics. If unchecked, the PRC's efforts could lead to a future with limited freedom of expression, biased information, and significant influence over economic and security decisions. However, the report emphasizes that global understanding of PRC information manipulation is crucial in ensuring a fair and fact-based engagement with China.