What is one of the main goals of China's use of TikTok to influence people?

Lance Hunter, PhD

Lance Hunter, PhD

Professor of Political Science

“They do want to influence elections at times, absolutely. But one of their other goals, and sometimes even more predominant goals for them is to increase division, increase polarization, and that’s a great way to do that. Even if you have a temporary reaction, you’ve increased that division which could have longer term effects.”