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Japanese platform CrowdWorks removed fake pro-Japan, anti-China video jobs after public outcry over foreign influence.
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.
At least 31 people were hired by one recruiter, sparking public backlash over foreign influence and ethical concerns.
CrowdWorks removed the posts, admitting its AI failed to detect violations.
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.
La plataforma japonesa CrowdWorks eliminó falsos trabajos de video pro-Japón y anti-China después de la protesta pública por la influencia extranjera.