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Jihadi Bangladesh: Chinese Influencers Caught Passing Off Dhaka Slums as Delhi

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India has urged action against Chinese vloggers who filmed scenes in Bangladesh and presented them as footage of India, alleging that the misleading portrayal deliberately distorts geographical locations and uses deceptive online content to create negative perceptions of India among international audiences. New Delhi said the practice points to a coordinated anti‑India campaign and has called on authorities in Beijing and Dhaka to take action against those involved in presenting a ‘distorted picture’ of the country.

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A disturbing digital propaganda operation has come under scrutiny after around 150 Chinese influencers were reportedly found filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting them as locations in New Delhi. The revelations have raised questions about China’s information warfare…

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    Jihadi Bangladesh: Chinese Influencers Caught Passing Off Dhaka Slums as Delhi

    A disturbing digital propaganda operation has come under scrutiny after around 150 Chinese influencers were reportedly found filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting them as locations in New Delhi. The revelations have raised questions about China’s information warfare…

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    ‘False Narratives’: India Flags Reports Of Chinese Nationals Portraying Dhaka As Delhi, Urges Action

    India on Tuesday expressed concern over reports that Chinese nationals were filming impoverished neighbourhoods in Bangladesh and presenting the footage as scenes from New Delhi. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal termed attempts to portray a distorted picture of any…

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