A recent survey by Taiwan's DoubleThink Lab suggests a correlation between TikTok usage and agreement with pro-China narratives among Taiwanese citizens. Conducted in March, the study revealed that as respondents spent more time on TikTok, their willingness to critique Taiwan's domestic issues and consider unification with China increased, peaking before declining among heavy users. The report highlights social media's role in China's information warfare strategies aimed at Taiwan, with findings suggesting even traditional opponents of the CCP are swayed by TikTok's influence on political attitudes.
The DoubleThink Lab report revealed that increased TikTok usage correlates with greater openness to Chinese propaganda and a willingness to sacrifice democracy for peace.
The survey indicated that among DPP supporters, TikTok users were 10 points more likely to accept sacrificing democracy for cross-strait peace compared to non-users.
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