China Targeting Youth on TikTok to Influence Future Western Leaders, Intel Officials Warn

China Targeting Youth on TikTok to Influence Future Western Leaders, Intel Officials Warn
A view of the TikTok offices in Toronto, on Dec. 4, 2024. The Canadian Press/Chris Young
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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.