The latest update on X, which displays the country or region where an account is operating, has triggered scrutiny of Chinese accounts that have long claimed to be located abroad.
Users discovered that many such profiles appear to be logging in from inside China without using VPNs.
Experts say the findings suggest some accounts could be operated by Chinese state-authorized personnel, including prison inmates assigned to online propaganda work for the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
The feature, launched on Nov. 22, allows users to view basic background information about any account, including the date joined, previous username changes, and the region where the app most recently connected. It does not reveal full IP addresses but does indicate whether a VPN is being used….
X’s New Location Feature Raises Questions About China-Based Propaganda Accounts: Experts
