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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

GoLaxy documents offer a rare look at PRC influence operations and how they are evolving with AI. Thanks to @athenaktong.bsky.social and DI Team for sharing insights during a webinar on how these AI-enabled systems work, why they matter, and who is affected. Key takeaways 🧵👇

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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 🧵

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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...

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

📅 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...

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 26/03/2026

📢 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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

4/ Our partners also documented how PRC-aligned actors promoted Sara Duterte as the Philippines’ next president, often contrasting her with Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and criticizing the administration’s foreign policy toward the PRC.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

3/ Another case shows how real-world incidents can be weaponized to create information chaos: After a maritime incident near Bajo de Masinloc, PRC-aligned actors pushed coordinated narratives portraying the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources as the aggressor against the China Coast Guard.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

2/ The report features our partners’ research into the following cases: Following Sept 2025 protests in the Philippines, influencers and inauthentic accounts circulated a fake memo claiming the NED backed the unrest, aiming to fuel US skepticism and political division.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

6/ GoLaxy built a dedicated “US elections dashboard” to monitor the 2024 elections — tracking politicians, journalists, NGOs, companies, and thousands of elite figures to map narratives and influence opportunities.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

4/ They’ve developed systems to manage fake identities across multiple platforms, monitor narratives, and automate influence campaigns.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

3/ They work with entities such as the Cyberspace Administration, Taiwan Affairs Office, and Base 331 — a military unit overseeing psychological operations against Taiwan.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

2/ They published weekly monitoring reports during the late-2023 Taiwan election cycle, classifying voters by political leanings and behavior to generate behavior scripts and interaction strategies for cognitive warfare operations.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 05/03/2026

Key takeaways: 1/ GoLaxy has created a Taiwan-focused knowledge graph mapping political parties, public figures, and religious & civil groups, along with datasets tracking attitudes and relationships across Taiwanese society, giving the PRC a clearer picture to run targeted influence campaigns.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 03/02/2026

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...

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 29/01/2026

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/01/2026

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. 🧵

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 23/12/2025

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 ⬇️

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

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.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

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.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 03/10/2025

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 15/09/2025

1/ One example: AI-generated images mocking President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (PBBM) & admin-backed senators amplified by the networks of accounts with coordinated profile photos & hashtags.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

4/ The most widespread influence is seen in the Technology and Foreign Policy Domain.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

3/ Since 2022, Domestic Politics is the only Domain that has slipped backwards, declining on average by nearly two points. Countries like Thailand, Mexico, and South Africa felt this most sharply.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

2/ India, Ukraine and Italy are notable examples of countries where measured PRC influence scores have dropped — reflecting political and public pushback against the PRC.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

1/ Despite recent security challenges and shifting geopolitical dynamics straining Sino-Pakistan relations, the PRC’s overall influence in Pakistan has continued to grow, and the top 3 countries remain the same as in 2022. See where your country ranks dtl.tw/ueckb3

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

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...

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

📅 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...

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

📅 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!

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

5/ This table highlights 13 identical posts from 12 accounts, all within a 20-minute window.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

4/ This graph shows how often each of the 51 accounts posted the same content as at least 10 others, often within minutes.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 21/07/2025

3/ Their behavior was highly coordinated — many posting identical or near-identical content (copypasta).

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

📣 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

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

6/ Both active and inactive TikTok users reject pro-unification narratives, and a slight majority say they would be willing to defend Taiwan. Still, active users are more likely to believe that unification wouldn’t change everyday life.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

5/ Nearly 90% of respondents dislike the PRC government, but TikTok users report slightly less intense dislike of the PRC government, and are less confident the U.S. would defend Taiwan if attacked.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

4/ On cross-strait issues: - Most respondents blame the PRC for tensions - But active TikTok users are more likely to also blame the DPP and the U.S. - They are also more likely to prioritize economic ties over security concerns

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/06/2025

3/ While support for democracy remains strong overall, active users are slightly more likely to believe that authoritarianism might be better in some contexts or to be more indifferent to political systems.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

A recent investigation reveals a Facebook account attempting to recruit Taiwanese individuals with ties to sensitive sectors such as the military, police, and critical infrastructure (including Chunghwa Telecom). Meta Ad Library records show the ads were paid for by a company based in the PRC.

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 19/02/2025

Looking forward to sharing insights from the China Index 2024 on the PRC's digital influence on democracy and its role in digital repression abroad, with contributions from @article19.bsky.social and our regional partners. Sign up here to attend ➡️ bit.ly/4i1URmw

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Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

🇹🇼 Join us for this critical RightsCon dialogue featuring @aimenlau.bsky.social, our Social Engagement Team Lead, as she presents her research on the PRC's digital transnational repression of dissidents overseas, its impacts, and strategies to counter this growing threat.

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