Evaluating the susceptibility of Singapore's social media space to influence cyber operations by pro-CCP elements

Since 2016, allegations that the Chinese Communist Party is influencing Singapore have emerged. This paper aims to provide an evaluation of the threat posed by Pro-CCP elements, and the possibility of pro-CCP ICOs. I analysed social media data throughout GE2020. My findings indicate no large-scale I...

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Main Author: Burchell-Davies, Christopher
Other Authors: Nilay Saiya
Format: Final Year Project
Language:English
Published: Nanyang Technological University 2021
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10356/150951
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Institution: Nanyang Technological University
Language: English
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Summary:Since 2016, allegations that the Chinese Communist Party is influencing Singapore have emerged. This paper aims to provide an evaluation of the threat posed by Pro-CCP elements, and the possibility of pro-CCP ICOs. I analysed social media data throughout GE2020. My findings indicate no large-scale Influence Cyber Operations during GE2020, however, I uncovered multiple inauthentic Pro-CCP elements. I situated my findings within developments in technology, Singaporean politics, and geopolitical changes. I conclude that Singapore will likely see an increased susceptibility to Influence Cyber Operations.