China Pushed Panic-Inducing COVID-19 Disinfo In U.S., Officials Allege

Chinese operatives are reportedly spreading COVID-19 misinformation in the US to create political discord, adopting tactics similar to Russia's. They have been linked to rumors about a national quarantine under the Stafford Act, which were debunked by the National Security Council. While China may not have created these messages, they amplified them as lockdown debates intensified. Social media platforms, particularly Facebook, have been affected by these posts, with some event pages being removed. However, experts like Paul Barrett suggest that these efforts may not be sufficient due to concerns about backlash from content proponents.

In what way is China's current disinformation strategy aligned with Russia's tactics?

What concerns do social media companies have regarding the removal of disinformation content?