India recently blocked the social media accounts of several Chinese state media outlets, including Xinhua and Global Times, accusing them of disseminating Pakistani propaganda. This action comes after heightened tensions due to a territorial dispute and military clashes between India and Pakistan. The Global Times account was later restored after a legal request. India's crackdown extends to thousands of accounts within a week, raising concerns among press freedom advocates, while China continues to assert its military support for Pakistan amidst these conflicts.
The Indian government blocked the social media accounts of Chinese state media, citing accusations of spreading misinformation and Pakistani propaganda amid mounting tensions with both China and Pakistan.
Following the recent military clashes, India has ramped up efforts to curb the spread of what it calls disinformation, targeting hundreds of social media accounts in a controversial crackdown.
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