China's attempts to influence the 2018 Malaysian election were unsuccessful. But it may be learning from its failures.

In the past four years, China’s global image has deteriorated extensively.

Chinese news coverage about the border clash with India near Tawang on December 9, 2022 demonstrates a critical misjudgment of the depth of India’s concerns about China and its strategic priorities.

Although China has attempted to influence the politics of Southeast Asian countries through social media, disinformation spread via local sources also poses a serious threat.