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China paying social-media influencers to hype Olympics

December 15, 2021
Source: wnd.com wnd.com
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By Laurel Duggan Daily Caller News Foundation Advertisement - story continues below China’s government is paying social media influencers in the U.S. to promote the Beijing Olympics and distract from diplomatic boycotts over its human rights violations, according to disclosures filed with the Department of Justice. The Chinese consulate is paying Vippi, a New Jersey based public relations firm, $300,000 to have influencers on Instagram, TikTok and Twitch promote the Beijing Olympics, according to the disclosures. The influencers will also be required to promote U.S.-China cooperation on issues including energy and climate change. TRENDING: Chris Cuomo's CNN producer arrested for...
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