US intelligence officials final pre-election report shows contrasting approaches by foreign powers in the nov-2024 presidential race. Donald Trump gets strong backing from Moscow while Beijing keeps its distance from both him and Kamala Harris
Russia aims to help Trump win – mainly due to his pro-Putin stance and promises about Ukraine (which could benefit Moscowʼs interests). The election-influence tactics target key swing-states like penn and georgia; using social-media based mis-information campaigns
China doesnʼt see any upside in supporting or denigrating any presidential candidate
Beijing takes a hands-off approach to the presidential race‚ focusing instead on congress members who oppose its taiwan policy. Jen Easterly from CISA points out that Chinese influence targets both parties representatives who speak against their interests
Recent russian-made fake content includes:
- Video showing fake haitian voters in georgia counties
- False claims about democratic campaign bribery involving a US entertainer
Both candidates keep tough positions on China trade – with Trump suggesting more tariffs while Harris continues Bidenʼs taiwan support. This makes Beijing see little difference between possible winners; choosing to avoid direct presidential campaign involvement