[AdmSmith]

The 50c members are active in China, but some of the Freepers are probably working for the Chinese government (and some for the Russian government)

[DesertRhino]

Oh without a doubt. But I was wondering how many people the US government uses this way. And not just here, but also FB, twitter, etc.

[TigerLikesRooster]

I think many of them have some business connection to China. For example, farmers' living depends on grain export to China. There are many business people whose livelihood also depends on trade with China such as business consulting or export of capital equipment. Then there are people who have personal connection to Chinese. Ethnic Chinese or those with a Chinese spouse or whose children have a Chinese spouse.

They could voluntarily sign up for Chicom propaganda efforts. Chinese regime does not have to pay them. Their business interest or personal connection is a strong motivation.

On the other hand, there are many ethnic Chinese who hate mainland Chinese with passion. The most scathing criticisms of China tend to come from them. Many of them are angry at or ashamed of what mainland Chinese regime or people do. They resent Chinese regime trying to impose their oppressive control on them, or unruly deplorable behaviors of Chinese tourists.