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EPISODE · Aug 15, 2026 · 29 MIN

TikTok is a Potent Weapon of CCP Political Warfare with Michael Sobolik

from The Active Measures Newsletter Podcast · host The Pell Center at Salve Regina University

TikTok is a potent tool for the Chinese Communist Party’s psychological warfare against the United States. In this conversation, the Hudson Institute’s Michael Sobolik highlights how TikTok's algorithm can shape public opinion in the U.S., particularly among younger audiences, and raises concerns about national security. The discussion also covers the potential for crisis scenarios where the CCP could manipulate information during conflicts, such as a hypothetical situation involving Taiwan.  Hosts Jim Ludes and Mark Jacobson also discuss other reporting about Russian actors trying to rhetorically divide Germany, again, while China has become active in exploiting the emerging divide over America’s future AI infrastructure.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The TikTok algorithm's continued control by ByteDance poses national security risks. Public opinion on Israel-Palestine has shifted due to TikTok's influence. Crisis scenarios could see TikTok used to manipulate American perceptions. Social media platforms run experiments that can affect user behavior. The CCP could use TikTok to spread pro-China narratives during conflicts. U.S. leaders must effectively communicate the importance of Taiwan. Influencers on TikTok hold more credibility than the CCP. Foreign policy challenges are exacerbated by domestic political divisions. Mixed messaging from U.S. officials undermines the seriousness of the threat.

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