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Sarah Cook

The Diplomat

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2025 Recap: Five Key Developments in China’s Foreign Information Influence 

2025 Recap: Five Key Developments in China’s Foreign Information Influence 

Amid reduced Western countermeasures, the playing field appears tilted in the CCP’s favor compared to just a year ago.

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Sarah Cook

Why Trump Should Have Raised China’s Transnational Repression With Xi Jinping

Even amid de-escalation efforts, there is strategic value to rebuffing Beijing’s overreach. 

31.10.2025 2

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Sarah Cook

For Beijing’s Foreign Disinformation, the Era of AI-Driven Operations Has Arrived

From content generation to operational refinement, China-linked accounts are increasingly using generative AI to support influence operations.

10.09.2025 20

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Sarah Cook

China’s Disinformation and US Elections: What to Watch for in Congressional Contests

Beijing’s track record of targeting parliamentarians spans multiple countries, with implications for the United States.

04.09.2024 8

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Sarah Cook