iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

The report identifies short-lived FB account clusters in Malaysia around anti-Japanese narratives following Sanae Takaichi remarks on Taiwan. Activity appears in brief, synchronised bursts before rapid disappearance — coordination-like patterns, but still inconclusive. dtl.tw/tracking-fb-...

dtl.tw

Tracking Suspicious Facebook Accounts After Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks

Inauthentic Facebook accounts amplified anti-Japan narratives in Malaysian media after PM Takaichi’s Taiwan contingency remarks.

083

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 🧵👇

144

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

The cancellation of RightsCon shows just how far China’s influence now reaches. As @mcaster.bsky.social writes, while the cancellation is a tragedy, we should hope it "inspires a true reckoning with China’s influence and leads to meaningful cross-movement coordination." dtl.tw/techpolicy-a...

dtl.tw

China's Disruption of RightsCon is a Wake-Up Call To Counter Its Authoritarian Influence

RightsCon’s cancellation should inspire a reckoning with China’s influence, writes Michael Caster, head of the Global China Program at ARTICLE 19.

074

Reposted by Doublethink Lab

Min Chao @wordsfromtaiwan.bsky.social · 02/05/2026

"One day after a government press release endorsed #RightsCon, we received a phone call [...] and were told that diplomats from the People's Republic of China (PRC) were putting pressure on the Government of Zambia because Taiwanese civil society participants were planning to join us in person."

11412

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

Details: 📅 Wednesday, May 6 ⏰ Event: 10 AM to 4 PM ⏰ Our session: 2:00 to 2:30 PM 📍 Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Room 151 🎟️ Free registration: expo.scsp.ai

expo.scsp.ai

The AI+ Expo: May 7-9 | Washington, D.C.

Join members of government, academia, and tech in the nation’s capital to forge the future of AI and emerging technology leadership.

010

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 🧵

110

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

3/ The viral and largely apolitical nature of most posts appears to be part of the strategy, making it easier to access Taiwanese and Japanese audiences while intermittently introducing political messaging during sensitive periods such as elections.

120

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

2/ What’s in the report? 🔹Analysis of Borderless Group operations on Threads 🔹Analysis of its political content and divergence from typical PRC FIMI patterns targeting the DPP 🔹Evidence of reach beyond inauthentic networks 🔹Targeting Mandarin, Japanese, Portuguese and English-speaking audiences

122

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

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...

dtl.tw

Assessing the Borderless Group’s Activity on Threads

PRC-linked Borderless Group used 549 fake Threads accounts to drive traffic to content farms targeting Taiwan and Japan.

188

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...

031

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...

1114

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

000

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

6/ Another case documents how a PRC-aligned think tank promoted the claim that the Philippines is being used as a pawn in U.S.–China rivalry. Joint military drills and new defense agreements were framed as proof that Manila is being dragged toward a proxy war. Read more: dtl.tw/bayanihan

dtl.tw

A #Bayanihan Initiative: Countering FIMI in the Philippines

How our Philippine partners exposed PRC-linked FIMI shaping West Philippine Sea narratives and political polarization, building resilience.

010

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

5/ The report also features documented narratives targeting the rank and file of the Armed Forces of the Philippines. PRC-aligned actors and local influencers amplified claims that military leaders were betraying the country and encouraged personnel to withdraw support from President Marcos Jr.

110

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.

110

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.

100

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.

100

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

1/ The report highlights a pattern we’ve seen many times in Taiwan and elsewhere: foreign actors weaponize domestic disputes and political polarization, amplify existing divisions, and reinforce echo chambers online. Over time, this fractures the shared reality that a healthy democracy depends on.

100

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

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 🧵

dtl.tw

A #Bayanihan Initiative: Countering FIMI in the Philippines

How our Philippine partners exposed PRC-linked FIMI shaping West Philippine Sea narratives and political polarization, building resilience.

142

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🇸🇬 In Singapore, the public increasingly views the PRC as a reliable "provider of order" in contrast to US trade and Middle East policies; meanwhile, the state has shown notable accommodation of Beijing’s interests while still emphasizing balance and the need for a multilateral approach.

000

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

🇲🇾 In Malaysia, support for the PRC has emerged as a "geopolitical protest" against Western policy in the Middle East, though the government’s growing alignment remains pragmatic and tempered by sovereignty concerns.

100

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

📢 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...

dtl.tw

PRC Influence on ASEAN Countries in 2025: The Case Study of Malaysia and Singapore

China’s influence in Malaysia and Singapore deepens across tech, media, and politics, yet alignment remains pragmatic and contested.

100

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

7/ These findings illustrate how AI, large-scale data collection, and state-linked actors are increasingly integrated into sophisticated influence operations. Our analysis provides context to understand these systems and their implications for Taiwan and other democracies. Read more: dtl.tw/golaxy

dtl.tw

The Rise of AI in PRC Influence Operations: Nine Takeaways from the GoLaxy Documents

Leaked GoLaxy files reveal PRC attempts to deploy AI-driven influence ops targeting Taiwan and the U.S., from profiling to bot distribution.

021

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.

120

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

5/ AI tools also make it easier for the PRC to target individuals abroad, enabling transnational repression and efforts to shape narratives around Hong Kong, Tibet, and East Turkistan. The documents treat these communities as part of a battlefield in long-term “opinion warfare.”

110

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.

110

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.

110

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.

110

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.

110

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

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 🧵

dtl.tw

The Rise of AI in PRC Influence Operations: Nine Takeaways from the GoLaxy Documents

Leaked GoLaxy files reveal PRC attempts to deploy AI-driven influence ops targeting Taiwan and the U.S., from profiling to bot distribution.

185

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

098

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 13/02/2026

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.

dtl.tw

Crafting Policy Recommendations for Countering Disinformation and FIMI

Using the 4E framework, this paper outlines policy pathways to counter disinformation and FIMI through capacity, coordination, and rights.

011

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 04/02/2026

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

dtl.tw

PRC Influence in South Asia: A Case Study of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan

Examining PRC influence in South Asia: A case study of India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan based on Doublethink Lab’s China Index and…

062

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...

021

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

033

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

5/ Full event recordings: Mandarin: dtl.tw/before2027-r... English: dtl.tw/before2027-r...

dtl.tw

YouTube

Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

010

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

4/Taiwanese legislator, Puma Shen, translated these experiences for Taiwan and highlighted the value of comparing lessons across countries through dialogue and projects like the #ChinaIndex.

100

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

3/ Tinatin Khidasheli, Chairperson of Civic Idea, describes how democratic language has been used to justify legislation targeting civil society in Georgia, showing how repression can appear deceptively legitimate.

100

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

2/ Martin Hála, the founder and director at Sinopsis.cz, spoke about how early engagement with the PRC seemed promising to the Czech public, but unfolded through scandals and fraudulent activities.

sinopsis.cz

Sinopsis

Čína v kontextu a souvislostech

100

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

121

Doublethink Lab @doublethinklab.bsky.social · 12/01/2026

⏰ 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...

043

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

Moderated by Doublethink Lab CEO and co-founder Min Hsuan Wu (Ttcat), the conversation will focus on practical approaches to safeguarding democracy, countering undue influence, and preparing for challenges ahead.

140

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

🇹🇼 Legislator Puma Shen will respond by translating these international experiences into Taiwan’s context — exploring how democratic institutions and civic resilience can be strengthened ahead of 2027.

120

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

🇨🇿 Martin Hála leads the China-focused think tank, @sinopsis.cz , in the Czech Republic, where a new law criminalizes the promotion of communist ideology. He will share how the Czech Republic uses legal reforms and civic action to counter extremist ideology and foreign influence.

120

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

🇬🇪 Tinatin Khidasheli, former Georgian Defense Minister and head of Idea Civic, brings first‑hand experience from a country where elections, laws, and media were gradually used to hollow out democratic institutions — without coups or martial law.

120