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Media Forensics Hub of Clemson University uncovered a Chinese state-sponsored campaign to discredit scientists who say COVID originated from a lab in Wuhan \u2013 and escaped virologist\xa0Dr. Li-meng Yan\xa0is one of their top targets. By churning out thousands of offensive memes and spammy posts, the CCP government aims to discredit its critics and bury conversations under millions of bot accounts and fake profiles on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.\nThe report\xa0says China organized \u201cwhat is sometimes referred to as the 50 Cent Army, a collection of as many as two million social media users which make online comments at the direct behest of the state\u201d and that the operation \u201chas been called by different names by different analysts, including \u201cSpamouflage Dragon\u201c (by the network analysis firm Graphika) and \u201cDragonbridge\u201d (by the Google owned cybersecurity firm Mandiant) and has been operating continuously since, at least, April 2017.\u201d\nDr. Li-meng Yan\xa0(AKA Dr. Yan Limeng, \u95eb\u4e3d\u68a6 or \u9586\u9e97\u5922) is a Chinese virologist known for her publications and interviews alleging that SARS-CoV-2 was made in a Chinese government laboratory. She came to the United States in 2020, where she has co-authored several preprint research papers that are intended to back up her claims.\nFollow Dr. Yan at\xa0https://x.com/DrLiMengYAN1\xa0and listen to her show \u201cThe Voice of Dr. Yan\u201d on America Out Loud Radio Network at\xa0https://www.americaoutloud.com/voice-of-dr-yan/\n\ufeff\u300c SPONSORED BY \u300d\nFind out more about the companies that make this show possible and get special discounts on amazing products at https://drdrew.com/sponsors\n\u2022 PROVIA - Dreading premature hair thinning or hair loss? Provia uses a safe, natural ingredient (Procapil) to effectively target the three main causes of premature hair thinning and hair loss. Susan loves it! Get an extra discount at https://proviahair.com/drew\n\u2022 PALEOVALLEY - "Paleovalley has a wide variety of extraordinary products that are both healthful and delicious,\u201d says Dr. Drew. "I am a huge fan of this brand and know you'll love it too!\u201d Get 15% off your first order at\xa0https://drdrew.com/paleovalley\n\u2022 GENUCEL - Using a proprietary base formulated by a pharmacist, Genucel has created skincare that can dramatically improve the appearance of facial redness and under-eye puffiness. Get an extra discount with promo code DREW at https://genucel.com/drew\n\u2022 COZY EARTH - Susan and Drew love Cozy Earth's sheets & clothing made with super-soft viscose from bamboo! Use code DREW for a huge discount at https://drdrew.com/cozy\n\u2022 THE WELLNESS COMPANY - Counteract harmful spike proteins with TWC's Signature Series Spike Support Formula containing nattokinase and selenium. Learn more about TWC's supplements at https://twc.health/drew\n\u300c\xa0MEDICAL NOTE\xa0\u300d\nPortions of this program may examine countervailing views on important medical issues. Always consult your personal physician before making any decisions about your health.\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT THE SHOW\xa0\u300d\nAsk Dr. Drew is produced by Kaleb Nation (https://kalebnation.com) and Susan Pinsky (https://twitter.com/firstladyoflove). This show is for entertainment and/or informational purposes only, and is not a substitute for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.\n\u300c\xa0ABOUT DR. DREW\xa0\u300d\nDr. Drew is a board-certified physician with over 35 years of national radio, NYT bestselling books, and countless TV shows bearing his name. He's known for Celebrity Rehab (VH1), Teen Mom OG (MTV), The Masked Singer (FOX), multiple hit podcasts, and the iconic Loveline radio show. Dr. Drew Pinsky received his undergraduate degree from Amherst College and his M.D. from the University of Southern California, School of Medicine. Read more at https://drdrew.com/about\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices