Trolling aims to create instability in other countries. A similar activity also takes place in a mechanized manner from Russia.
Chinese companies have been accused of data collection. A large amount of collected personal data contributes to the creation of instability. Illustration image. 3D Generator / Alamy Stock Photo
Provocative comments originating from Chinese accounts on social media, and especially on Facebook, are on the rise. This activity is called trolling.
The goal of such accounts is to find new ways to create discord among citizens in other countries. Facebook representatives informed the Australian authorities about this on Tuesday.
In Europe, Facebook’s parent company Meta has recently removed numerous accounts that spread false claims. All accounts were systematically operated from China.
According to Meta, there has been a clear change in the activities of Chinese communities in the last seven months. Meta representative By Josh Machin According to the report, communities operating from China try to influence public opinion through, among other things, media, charity and PR companies.
– We have noticed the development of new tactics, Machin said.
The accounts have shared, among other things, content inciting violence against sexual minorities and immigrants. According to Meta’s comments, efforts have also been made to hire professional writers and activists to produce content.
A similar activity is being machined from Russia as well.
This was reported by news agency AFP.