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Opposition Candidates Target Chinese Voters Ahead of Election

5/2/2025

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In Australia, opposition candidates are strategically reaching out to Chinese Australian voters through platforms like WeChat and RedNote as the election approaches. By leveraging influencers and third-party media to navigate political ad restrictions, they spark worries about transparency and the exploitation of the community for electoral advantage.

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Story summary

In Australia, opposition candidates are strategically reaching out to Chinese Australian voters through platforms like WeChat and RedNote as the election approaches. By leveraging influencers and third-party media to navigate political ad restrictions, they spark worries about transparency and the exploitation of the community for electoral advantage.