Neville Roy Singham: Who's he and how this real-life Singham spread 'Chinese propaganda' in India
Neville Roy Singham, an American businessman and former chairman of IT consulting firm ThoughtWorks, has come under scrutiny for allegedly financing groups that propagate Chinese state media propaganda, including Indian website NewsClick. Born in the US in 1954, Singham pursued economics at Howard University before embarking on a career as a software engineer.
In 1993, he founded ThoughtWorks, a renowned IT consulting company offering custom software, software tools, and consultancy services. Under his leadership, ThoughtWorks rose to prominence as a global leader in its field, earning Singham recognition as one of Foreign Policy magazine's «Top 50 Global Thinkers» in 2009.
In recent times, Singham has increasingly engaged in political activism, emerging as a prominent advocate for the Chinese Communist Party. Allegations suggest that he has funneled millions of dollars towards groups espousing Chinese state media positions.
According to an investigation by The New York Times (NYT), Singham's network also reportedly funded the Delhi-based news website NewsClick, which incorporated Chinese government talking points into its coverage. The collective's content included videos asserting that "China's history continues to inspire the working classes." The NYT's report underscores Singham's central role in what Communist Party authorities term a «smokeless war.» During Xi Jinping's leadership, China has expanded its state media influence, formed alliances with international media outlets, and cultivated foreign influencers to disseminate propaganda camouflaged as authentic, independent content.
Singham's affiliations have yielded YouTube videos with millions of views collectively. Their impact also extends to real-world
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