Government officials told Canada’s Foreign Interference Commission that China’s disinformation efforts are targeting young people as part of a long-term strategy to shape future Western leaders.
“A hefty percentage of Canadians are on TikTok, and it is easier for China to reach Canadians through a series of 10 second videos than through articles in traditional media,” says an interview summary produced by the commission, which was first covered by Blacklock’s Reporter.
The summary, relaying observations by Nabih Eldebs, assistant secretary to the cabinet for the Security and Intelligence Secretariat, said the “proliferation of social media platforms has influenced how adversaries shape the information environment, and how they engage with youth.”…