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50 cent army

noun

Etymology

A calque of Chinese 五毛黨 /五毛党 (wǔmáodǎng), lit. "the 5 dime party", in reference to allegations that the Chinese government employs online shills paid 1/2 yuan RMB per online post at the time they first came to public attention.

  1. derived from 五毛黨

Definitions

  1. Alleged Internet users who are paid by the authorities of the People's Republic of China…

    Alleged Internet users who are paid by the authorities of the People's Republic of China to spread propaganda and disinformation on their behalf.

    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:50 cent army.

  2. Anyone seen as supportive of China or the Communist Party of China, regardless of payment…

    Anyone seen as supportive of China or the Communist Party of China, regardless of payment or compensation.

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