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flag Japanese platform CrowdWorks removed fake pro-Japan, anti-China video jobs after public outcry over foreign influence.

flag In late November 2025, Japanese media revealed that CrowdWorks, a freelance platform, hosted job postings in 2024–2025 urging contributors to create videos praising Japan and criticizing China, including fictional negative portrayals of Chinese individuals. flag At least 31 people were hired by one recruiter, sparking public backlash over foreign influence and ethical concerns. flag CrowdWorks removed the posts, admitting its AI failed to detect violations. flag The incident intensified scrutiny amid reports that pro-government groups spent over 80 million yen on online publicity during the 2024 LDP leadership race, raising broader concerns about undisclosed political messaging and transparency, though no direct link to the CrowdWorks campaign has been proven.

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