China is pushing divisive political messages online using fake U.S. voters

The recent report by Graphika reveals a Chinese influence operation posing as American voters on social media, aiming to heighten social divisions ahead of the 2024 elections.

Jack Stubbs of Graphika underscores that the campaign seeks to exploit the U.S.'s existing social rifts, portraying it as a declining power with failing governance.

Despite targeting both political sides, the campaign primarily criticized President Biden while also addressing issues like reproductive rights and U.S. foreign policy, reflecting a nuanced approach.

Although the identified fake accounts were few and garnered little traction, their existence illustrates a more sophisticated and deceptive form of influence operations being employed by China.

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