Commentary Some prominent Americans believe that China quite literally controls the United States, the most powerful country in the world. Does the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) employ Manchurian candidates to manipulate the masses? Yes, but not necessarily in the United States. The CCP’s manipulation of American minds occurs in subtler ways. Although the strings being pulled are imperceptible, even invisible, the effects of the CCP’s can be felt across the country. In a recent piece, I discussed the many ways in which the CCP uses U.S. universities to further its nefarious agendas. However, the CCP’s influence extends far beyond the gated institutions of academia. On some of the biggest social media platforms on the planet—including the likes of YouTube, Twitter, and TikTok—Beijing’s influence is palpable. The CCP uses all three platforms to spread harmful propaganda. Not surprisingly, much of this propaganda involves the United States, its biggest rival. To paraphrase Edward …