Tuesday, 31 March, 2026
Misinformation on Chinese Social Media Threatens Fragile US-China Trade Truce
By Isha
A surge of misinformation on Chinese platforms like Douyin and Weibo is undermining the recent 90-day US-China tariff truce. False narratives—including outdated videos misrepresented as Americans panic-buying Chinese goods—are fueling anti-American sentiment. Experts suggest these state-curated campaigns aim to sway public opinion and pressure US negotiators, potentially destabilizing the fragile trade agreement.
Read full story at Economic Times