Heading to AI+ Expo in DC next week? We’ll be speaking at “The China Challenge: The View from Taiwan,” a day-long forum by SCSP and DSET, where we’ll share our latest research on how PRC influence operations are evolving with AI, along with new findings on the Borderless Group. Details below 🧵

A large-scale inauthentic network with documented links to the CCP has built sustained access to Taiwanese & Japanese audiences on Threads. While the content is mostly apolitical, the scale & infrastructure represent a risk to online discourse if repurposed during elections. dtl.tw/borderless-g...

Tomorrow we’re hosting a webinar on AI in PRC influence operations. @athenaktong.bsky.social and Jasper Hewitt will explore how AI is driving a shift from large-scale bot farms to more sophisticated systems that can map audiences, identify targets & tailor influence. 👉 dtl.tw/golaxy-webin...

I’ll be referencing @doublethinklab.bsky.social report on Taiwan’s model of resilience to countering FIMI, as well as fantastic community-driven initiatives like Cofacts 真的假的.

📅 Webinar: The Rise of AI in PRC Influence Operations (GoLaxy Documents) We’ll explore how AI is reshaping PRC information operations — from mass bot activity to more precise profiling and targeting. 🗓️ April 29, 3 PM CEST / 9 PM UTC+8 🎙️ Athena Tong&Jasper Hewitt 👉 Register: dtl.tw/golaxy-webin...

📢 Upcoming webinar Join us for a webinar hosted by CLEMI and the French Bureau of Taipei where we'll discuss TikTok, disinformation and digital literacy in schools. Register 👉 dtl.tw/tiktok-webinar

What happens when foreign influence campaigns fracture a society’s shared reality? Our new report shows how PRC-aligned information campaigns in the Philippines have shaped narratives around the West Philippine Sea, domestic politics, and public institutions. Read more: dtl.tw/bayanihan 🧵

Our analyst, Jasper Hewitt, highlights how the PRC is developing a fully AI-driven system for influence operations. Listen to the interview 👉 dtl.tw/32auyk

📢 New publication: How #Malaysia and #Singapore are navigating growing PRC influence amid unpredictable geopolitics. Our latest case study maps shifting public attitudes and how PRC influence is reinforced through diplomacy, business, and cultural ties. 🧵 Read more: dtl.tw/prc-influenc...

How is the PRC using AI to profile individuals and predict & shape behavior at scale? Our team, with Athena Tong, analyzed leaked GoLaxy documents showing how PRC influence operations have shifted from bot farms to AI-driven systems that profile & target audiences with precision. dtl.tw/golaxy 🧵

Our Digital Intelligence team lead, Jerry Yu, will speak at @hooverinstitution.bsky.social's event on March 9 about FIMI in Taiwan and the US. As PRC influence operations grow experts will examine how democracies balance security and civil liberties. Register here: lnkd.in/gfeg75BY

Doublethink Lab's Countering FIMI in the Philippines Project brought together Filipino stakeholders to discuss policy and strategy recommendations to mitigate the impact of FIMI. Read the document here: dtl.tw/pr-fimi The project was supported by the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

New research led by Sriparna Pathak uses #ChinaIndex 2024 & 2025 data to map Beijing’s influence across South Asia. Essential read on Beijing’s regional footprint & how India has introduced robust countermeasures to reduce dependency & support democratic institutions. dtl.tw/prcinfluencesa

Does the diplomatic "thaw" between India and the PRC change the reality of PRC influence in South Asia? Speaker Dr. Sriparna Pathak has noted: Words ≠ actions. Tomorrow, we look at 2025 data on PRC influence in India & its neighborhood. Last chance to register: dtl.tw/0204registra...

Join our Feb 4 webinar on PRC influence in South Asia & the India-PRC rivalry. Featuring new 2025 data from Sriparna Pathak, plus insights from Lobsang Sither. Moderated by veteran journalist Shahzeb Jillani. Register here - lnkd.in/gRDmTmY5

1/ At Before 2027: A Memorandum to Taiwan from Georgia and the Czech Republic, the speakers reminded us that authoritarian influence rarely comes from one direction and calls for constant questioning of power, narratives, and intent

⏰ Happening tonight: What Taiwan can learn from Georgia & the Czech Republic to strengthen democracy ahead of 2027. Registration closes at noon, but you can still catch it live on YouTube! Watch here: dtl.tw/before2027-l... Register here: dtl.tw/registration...

Before 2027: what can Taiwan learn from countries that have faced sustained authoritarian pressure? Doublethink Lab is hosting a public discussion with speakers from Georgia, the Czech Republic, and Taiwan on defending democracy under pressure. 🧵

Great analysis by @jianliyang.bsky.social that aligns with a pattern we’ve documented in the China Index: deeper PRC exposure often comes with alignment on Beijing’s positions, including the One China Principle, with 70% of measured countries backing the policy. dtl.tw/nr

Delighted to share a recap of how our partners have been doing to support a more nuanced understanding of PRC influence. Showing students in India exploring Chinese influence operations & a UK parliamentary roundtable on safeguarding academic freedom, to name a few. Link below ⬇️

Timely interview with our CEO Wu Min Hsuan amid Japan–PRC tensions. He breaks down what the #ChinaIndex reveals about PRC influence in East Asia and its attempts to shape how people see events and history to influence outcomes without force. dtl.tw/8cjdvk

It was a privilege to host our Ukrainian partners last week. Even in the middle of a full-scale war, they continue sharing hard-earned lessons to help Taiwan prepare for hybrid threats and strengthen its readiness.

Sharing a first look at what we’re seeing online in South Korea. With anti-China protests growing in Seoul and accusations of Beijing’s interference entering the debate, this report is our first step in understanding how influence operations are evolving — with more research coming. dtl.tw/fimi-sk

How did AI‑fueled content influence the KMT chairmanship race? Doublethink Lab’s Jerry Wu shared his views with ChinaTalk on how pro-Cheng posts spread through accounts showing suspicious or inauthentic behavior before the elections. Full story below 👇 dtl.tw/dvhkc6

We launched the China Index (中文版) with a press briefing on how Beijing shapes narratives & influence in Taiwan. A major challenge is how broad and varied these efforts are, often reaching those left out of the social safety net — a reminder how social gaps can turn into leverage points.

Dr. Sriparna Pathak shows how Chinese influence takes shape in democracies and why projects like the #ChinaIndex are essential for tracking them. From drones to culture, media, and academia, PRC influence continues to expand in scope and sophistication. dtl.tw/mxmnqk

Great to see the #ChinaIndex referenced in this timely piece on Sino-Czech relations. It puts the discussion in context with Czechia’s recent elections and growing calls to reset ties with Beijing. thediplomat.com/2025/10/the-...

Ukraine saw the steepest decline in PRC influence in the latest #ChinaIndex. Our regional partner, Sorin Ioniță, shares what others can learn from Ukraine’s experience. 👉 Watch the full discussion dtl.tw/ci-forum

In 2022, the #ChinaIndex showed 45% of measured countries had at least one of their top 5 social media apps linked to the PRC. In the latest edition, that figure has jumped to 65%. Why does this matter? As Dr. Sriparna Pathak noted about TikTok: Watch the full discussion: dtl.tw/ci-forum

Taiwan and Ukraine face similar battles against disinformation. At an expert panel our co-founder and CEO, Wu Min Hsuan (Ttcat), explained how Beijing and Moscow share and adapt tactics to undermine democracy. 👉 See the full discussion: dtl.tw/dzhsej

Interesting piece on what the #ChinaIndex reveals about PRC influence in Uganda and beyond: subtle moves — apps, festivals, infrastructure, ‘no-lecture’ loans — quietly build exposure and alignment with Beijing’s strategic goals. dtl.tw/arddch

More than two-thirds of countries in the #ChinaIndex show rising PRC influence. Our expanded data tracks how that influence shifts over time. Explore country-by-country changes here: dtl.tw/ueckb3

Great to see Center of Economic and Law Studies expand on the #ChinaIndex to examine the PRC’s reach across Indonesia’s provinces — highlighting how its influence goes beyond national projects and reaches deep into local economies & communities. dtl.tw/b3jrcd

Bayanihan for #Eleksyon2025 reveals how gold-smuggling claims with little evidence — and other coordinated disinformation and information operations — distorted the debate during the 2025 midterms in the Philippines. 🧵 dtl.tw/n67746

How exposed is your country to PRC influence? Our new China Index report shows some nations deepening dependence, others stepping back. Canada & Cambodia see the largest increases in PRC reliance; Ukraine & India the steepest drops. Read the full report & thread 👉 dtl.tw/chinaindex20...

Join us today at 9 AM ET / 9 PM GMT+8 for our discussion on the latest China Index findings on PRC global influence with a panel of regional experts. Don’t miss it — event link: dtl.tw/0e4upp

📅 Save the date: Sept 10, 2025! Join us online to discuss the latest China Index report 🌍 — compare PRC influence across countries & over time, and explore where vulnerabilities are deepening vs. where societies are proving resilient. 🔗 forms.gle/EMhMLdH6kUsa...

📅 We’ll be at DRAPAC 2025 in KL with Democracy.Net.PH, discussing one of the biggest challenges for democracies: disinformation & information operations in elections. Sign up 👉 drapac.net/25/attendees/ Looking forward to connecting & sharing insights!

The PRC exploits open markets to build dependency and advance its agenda. In our latest piece in the China Index Spotlight series, Iverson Ng examines how this plays out in British territories, echoing tactics used in Hong Kong after the handover 🧵 dtl.tw/l9vowq

1/🧵INVESTIGATION: Ahead of the election to recall Taiwanese lawmakers, numerous coordinated fake Threads accounts posing as Taiwanese amplified political narratives that primarily criticized the DPP. medium.com/doublethinkl...

Pro-Duterte influencers are increasingly in sync with online accounts that parrot narratives friendly to the Chinese government, raising concerns of foreign influence, Nick Aspinwall writes.

📣 Join us at the first #ChinaIndex Spotlight Webinar where we explore how Thailand 🇹🇭 and Pakistan 🇵🇰 can navigate Beijing's influence through careful policy adjustments 🗓️ Date: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 ⏰ Time: 3:00 PM GMT+8 🔗 Register now: dtl.tw/6dr3vp

Great to see our TikTok report featured in this timely @globaltaiwan.bsky.social piece on Taiwan’s need for stronger social media literacy education. globaltaiwan.org/2025/07/buil...

The latest #ChinaIndex shows rising PRC influence in Pakistan despite security challenges around CPEC projects like Gwadar Port. Our new report by Haroon Baloch explores CPEC’s impacts and offers practical policy steps on governance, inclusion & security. medium.com/doublethinkl...

Building on #ChinaIndex data, this case study by Chonlawit Sirikupt delves deeper into how PRC-backed capital and elite alliances are influencing segments of Thailand’s military, media, and universities — often in ways that align with Beijing’s interests. medium.com/doublethinkl...

Our new study finds that active TikTok users in Taiwan are more likely to align with Beijing-leaning narratives on cross-strait relations and domestic politics. 🧵 medium.com/doublethinkl...

This is very concerning. The US govt has good reasons to be concerned about Chinese espionage, but broad bans not only undermine the rights of Chinese students, but also America's ability to lead in innovation. My past piece on how to effectively address the issue: www.chinafile.com/reporting-op...

We are honored to announce María Corina Machado as our 2025 Freedom Award recipient. For years, María Corina Machado has stood defiantly against the authoritarian Maduro regime, and she continues to inspire the Venezuelan people—and us—to dream of a more democratic, freer future.

The first of two reports on TikTok’s influence in Taiwan is out! This one explores how teens use the app and how it fits into the PRC’s broader efforts to shape perceptions of China, its people, and cross-strait unification. medium.com/doublethinkl...

Missed the talk with @doublethinklab.bsky.social on influence operations and disinformation campaigns? You can listen back on podcast platforms now under 'Stage Talks with Bellingcat'. Find our conversation on Spotify here: open.spotify.com/episode/4A5n...