Meta took down more than 7,000 fake accounts related to pro-China propaganda

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Meta took down more than 7,000 fake accounts related to pro-China propaganda
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Meta shares details about a network of fake accounts that had spread pro-China propaganda on Facebook.

) about a network of fake accounts that had spread pro-China propaganda on Facebook. The company mentions that the takedowns were tied to"individuals associated with Chinese law enforcement" who also ran similar fake accounts on other platforms.

Meta found several groups of fake accounts from various parts of China. The way the groups acted, made it seem like they might have been working together from a shared place, maybe an office. Each group had a specific schedule, being most active in the morning and afternoon. They took breaks for lunch and dinner and then had another burst of activity in the evening, so basically, they had a full-time job.

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