China and Russia are joining forces to spread disinformation

When Chinese leader Xi Jinping met with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Beijing Winter Olympics last month, the two leaders signaled to the world that their relationship had entered a new era. In a joint statement, the two men spoke of reshaping the international order, and a crucial aspect of this strategy centers on information. In the aftermath of Russias invasion of Ukraine, the full scope of their ambitions on this front, taking shape over many years, is coming into view.