According to Viginum [French national agency], the network consisted of 13 websites operated by China’s state broadcaster CGTN, or China Global Television Network. The portals published articles in English, French, Spanish and Vietnamese, presenting themselves as independent media outlets. In reality, they were part of a coordinated influence operation, which French authorities named Fawn Mianju.
Not always so hidden… Remembering I was on Frankfurt-Hahn airport, like last flight in, everything closed and shut off, except the TVs! All of them showing CGTN all night, for noone.