China is allegedly using fake local news sites to push propaganda in other countries | Semafor

A Beijing -based public relations firm has created more than 100 fake news websites that are posing as local news outlets across 30 countries to spread pro- China talking points.

The operation extends across Europe , North America , and South America .

The majority of the fraudulent sites are concentrated in Latin America and Europe , not North America .

Beijingâs international propaganda efforts have only intensified in recent years .