NewsClick and Chinese propaganda: What you need to know
NewsClick and Chinese propaganda: What you need to know NewsClick is an Indian news website that was founded in 2009. It is known for its left-wing editorial stance and its coverage of social and political issues. In 2021, NewsClick was accused of receiving foreign funds from entities linked to the Communist Party of China (CCP). The allegations were based on an investigation by the Enforcement Directorate (ED), India's financial intelligence agency. The ED investigation found that NewsClick had received approximately Rs 38 crores from entities allegedly linked to the CCP. The investigation also found that NewsClick had used this money to produce and distribute content that was favorable to the CCP and its policies. NewsClick has denied the allegations of receiving Chinese money and spreading Chinese propaganda. The website's editor-in-chief, Prabir Purkayastha, has said that the allegations are politically motivated and that...
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