As President Trump heads to #China, the agenda should go beyond trade and Iran. 3 things to raise: 1. Transnational repression - incl #Xijinping's links to CCP agents in U.S. 2. Political prisoners with U.S. family. 3. Large-scale AI distillation. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/three-thin...

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Well, I've done it - I've activated paid subscriptions for UnderReported China. This is a "support my work" model, so there is no paywall. But if you have the budget and want to help sustain the newsletter - now you can! See here for full details: underreportedchina.substack.com/p/a-note-on-...

My latest piece: Beijing's Foreign Influence Tactics, Hidden in Plain Sight According to OpenAI, a PRC user referenced “over 100 tactics” developed to manipulate narratives and silence, discredit or intimidate CCP critics globally. I highlight six. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/beijings-f...

My latest piece: Beijing's Foreign Influence Tactics, Hidden in Plain Sight According to OpenAI, a PRC user referenced “over 100 tactics” developed to manipulate narratives and silence, discredit or intimidate CCP critics globally. I highlight six. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/beijings-f...

Heads up - A new UnderReported China post is coming out tomorrow! It outlines six emerging tactics in Beijing’s foreign influence toolbox, based on recent tech firm and policy research. Subscribe here (it’s free) if you aren’t already: underreportedchina.substack.com

My latest on how Chinese AI models spread propaganda & censorship globally. New research finds that these models embed Beijing's content controls on topics vital to European and U.S. security, reaching far beyond the usual CCP taboos. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/how-chines...

My latest on how Chinese AI models spread propaganda & censorship globally. New research finds that these models embed Beijing's content controls on topics vital to European and U.S. security, reaching far beyond the usual CCP taboos. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/how-chines...

Just updated my post on DeepSeek - #Estonia gov't published a new report, which concluded from its own checks - "When discussing issues related to Estonia's security, DeepSeek conceals key information and inserts Chinese propaganda into its answers". underreportedchina.substack.com/p/chinas-dee...

Just updated my post on DeepSeek - #Estonia gov't published a new report, which concluded from its own checks - "When discussing issues related to Estonia's security, DeepSeek conceals key information and inserts Chinese propaganda into its answers". underreportedchina.substack.com/p/chinas-dee...

A year after the China-based AI model DeepSeek made global headlines, how much traction has it gained? My latest post in UnderReported China looks at its growing reach plus the implications for Beijing’s foreign influence and democratic resilience. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/chinas-dee...

In 2025, Beijing's foreign information influence grew more sophisticated and insidious, leveraging AI, influencers, and transnational repression to spread CCP narratives and silence critics. See my latest in UnderReported China for five key trends underreportedchina.substack.com/p/2025-recap...

Last month, OpenAI published its latest threat intelligence report. Two #China findings: PRC-linked accounts were using ChatGPT to design monitoring tools and also for disinformation campaigns, including for a video later found on TikTok. Details: underreportedchina.substack.com/i/177486526/...

My latest via the Diplomat: Why Trump Should Have Raised China's Transnational Repression in the US with Xi. Spoiler: One reason is cause Xi is personally driving some TNR campaigns. thediplomat.com/2025/10/why-...

New issue of UnderReported China, with analysis on why Trump should raise transnational repression with Xi when they meet tomorrow, the latest use of AI tools by CCP for disinformation operations, and how protests like this one are rising in China. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/trump-xi-m...

New issue of UnderReported China, with analysis on why Trump should raise transnational repression with Xi when they meet tomorrow, the latest use of AI tools by CCP for disinformation operations, and how protests like this one are rising in China. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/trump-xi-m...

An updated version of my recent piece on the China Index findings on CCP foreign influence around the world is up at the Power 3.0 blog. Thanks to the NED for improving and publishing it! www.power3point0.org/2025/10/21/n...

An updated version of my recent piece on the China Index findings on CCP foreign influence around the world is up at the Power 3.0 blog. Thanks to the NED for improving and publishing it! www.power3point0.org/2025/10/21/n...

Many Chinese were separated from their loved ones this Mid-Autumn Festival, but there are also good news stories. Ms. Liu Pintong, a Falun Gong believer, escaped China after surviving a prison in Liaoning. She's now in the UK, reunited with her son. underreportedchina.substack.com/i/175463235/...

Millions in #China and around the world celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival this week. But countless families are separated because of the CCP's repression. I wrote about their plight and three key prisoners in the latest issue of UnderReported China. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/honoring-c...

Many Chinese were separated from their loved ones this Mid-Autumn Festival, but there are also good news stories. Ms. Liu Pintong, a Falun Gong believer, escaped China after surviving a prison in Liaoning. She's now in the UK, reunited with her son. underreportedchina.substack.com/i/175463235/...

Millions in #China and around the world celebrated the Mid-Autumn Festival this week. But countless families are separated because of the CCP's repression. I wrote about their plight and three key prisoners in the latest issue of UnderReported China. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/honoring-c...

From content generation to operational refinement, China-linked accounts are increasingly using generative AI to support influence operations, explains @sarahgcook.bsky.social thediplomat.com/2025/09/for-...

My latest from UnderReported China: A short piece with insights on recent news stories re tariff talks in Switzerland, the ICIJ's transnational repression investigation, and forced labor. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/a-backstor...

Good morning! I just realized that my UnderReported China Substack is just 3 subscribers shy of 1,000…. If you’ve enjoyed my analysis and are feeling generous this morning, please help spread the word (or subscribe if you haven't already). Thanks for your support! underreportedchina.substack.com

Li Yanhe grew up in China but moved to Taiwan in 2009, where he started Gusa Press, publishing Chinese books and translations, incl. ones critical of the CCP. He returned home to see family. On March 26, he was sentenced to 3 yrs in prison. Details: underreportedchina.substack.com/p/how-shutti...

New issue of UnderReported China! With my reflections on how the effective shuttering of Radio Free Asia (RFA) and Voice of America (VOA)—exactly one month ago today—leaves an info gap not only for global audiences, but also for U.S. policymakers. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/how-shutti...

This month Safeguard Defenders (SD) published a report with a staggering finding: over one million Chinese have sought asylum abroad since Xi Jinping took over the CCP in 2012. More details on this and other new research via UnderReported China underreportedchina.substack.com/p/whats-next...

#China may be trying to get a laugh at America's expense via panda diplomacy. Latest additions to the DC Zoo are Bao Li and Qing Bao. Character used for Bao means "precious" but the names in pinyin also mean "violence" and "intelligence" (as in spying). abcnews.go.com/GMA/Living/g...

This month Safeguard Defenders (SD) published a report with a staggering finding: over one million Chinese have sought asylum abroad since Xi Jinping took over the CCP in 2012. More details on this and other new research via UnderReported China underreportedchina.substack.com/p/whats-next...

New issue of UnderReported China! Featuring four scenarios for how the influx of U.S. TikTok users to Chinese app RedNote could play out. Also, new data on asylum-seekers fleeing China, a book on China-Latin America, and a Chinese activist's release. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/whats-next...

New issue of UnderReported China! Featuring four scenarios for how the influx of U.S. TikTok users to Chinese app RedNote could play out. Also, new data on asylum-seekers fleeing China, a book on China-Latin America, and a Chinese activist's release. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/whats-next...

A new issue of UnderReported China coming out this morning - mostly my analysis on what might happen next with American users on Xiaohongshu (Red Note) but also recommended readings and a prisoner update. Subscribe here for free to receive it: underreportedchina.substack.com

Great report by VOA's William Yang on the Tiktok user migration to Xiaohongshu, w/ my thoughts at the end on how this may not last so long as the Chinese government gets spooked by such unfettered interaction between Chinese and American users. www.voanews.com/a/us-tiktok-...

Great report by VOA's William Yang on the Tiktok user migration to Xiaohongshu, w/ my thoughts at the end on how this may not last so long as the Chinese government gets spooked by such unfettered interaction between Chinese and American users. www.voanews.com/a/us-tiktok-...

Just published! A new issue of UnderReported China--a deep dive into a case of Chinese Communist Party influence targeting the United States, per a criminal complaint in California. Plus this year's "Christmas crackdown" hits Hong Kongers. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/prc-agent-...

Just published! A new issue of UnderReported China--a deep dive into a case of Chinese Communist Party influence targeting the United States, per a criminal complaint in California. Plus this year's "Christmas crackdown" hits Hong Kongers. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/prc-agent-...

Bluesky could become target of foreign disinformation, experts warn. By @wenhao.bsky.social for #VOA With quotes from @joeabodnar.bsky.social @jvscurrell.bsky.social @euben.bsky.social @seanhaines.bsky.social @sarahgcook.bsky.social www.voanews.com/a/bluesky-co...

What’s even more incredible is that one media outlet published an entire article on Trump’s invitations to foreign leaders without ever mentioning the one to Xi. baijiahao.baidu.com/s?id=1818326...

✨Guess who's back...? ✨ "After a review of our decision, we've decided to restore your account/posts.". Thank you @support.bsky.team. And those who made a little fuss. Me these last two days 👇 Thread reinstated. Article here, and doing well: toosimple.substack.com/p/peter-dukes

Bluesky has exploded in popularity. But among those who have joined are Chinese and Russian state media and some suspicious looking accounts. For this story I explored whether the hot new platform is equipped to protect itself against foreign influence. www.voanews.com/a/bluesky-co...

As the holiday season arrives (and Lunar New Year in early 2025) there is one more Chinese journalist who will still be separated from his family - Dong Yuyu, sentenced in November to 7 years in prison for meeting with Japanese diplomats. Details here: underreportedchina.substack.com/publish/post...

As the holiday season arrives (and Lunar New Year in early 2025) there is one more Chinese journalist who will still be separated from his family - Dong Yuyu, sentenced in November to 7 years in prison for meeting with Japanese diplomats. Details here: underreportedchina.substack.com/publish/post...

A recent report does a deep dive into Chinese Communist Party influence and interference targeting media in the Netherlands. The researchers insights on the psychological dimensions are especially interesting. Details here: underreportedchina.substack.com/p/advice-to-...

As more users open accounts on BlueSky (including at least some Chinese state media outlets) - how should the app prepare for disinformation and influence operations? Strategic foresight and transparency are key. More details in my latest post. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/advice-to-...

A recent report does a deep dive into Chinese Communist Party influence and interference targeting media in the Netherlands. The researchers insights on the psychological dimensions are especially interesting. Details here: underreportedchina.substack.com/p/advice-to-...

FYI - @bsky.app @safety.bsky.app

As more users open accounts on BlueSky (including at least some Chinese state media outlets) - how should the app prepare for disinformation and influence operations? Strategic foresight and transparency are key. More details in my latest post. underreportedchina.substack.com/p/advice-to-...

@sarahgcook.bsky.social warns for China influence operations on BlueSky if its popularity keeps rising: