On The Active Measures Newsletter, Michael Sobolik discusses how TikTok is a potent tool for the Chinese Communist Party’s psychological warfare against the United States. He highlights how TikTok’s algorithm can shape public opinion in the US, particularly among younger audiences, and raises concerns about national security.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)