Mastering the "digital battlefield"

A new development in the current period is the significant shift of the ideological front to the digital space; false, misleading information and distorted narratives can be disseminated almost instantly and simultaneously to millions of people. This reality demands that the work of protecting the ideological foundation maintain a proactive stance; further promote the pioneering and leading role of core forces; focus on building a comprehensive information network, using positive forces to counter negative ones; and build a civilized and safe digital space. These are precisely the solutions that Phu Tho province has been implementing comprehensively and decisively to comprehensively innovate the content and methods of protecting the Party's ideological foundation in the new situation; aiming towards the goal of mastering the "digital battlefield".

Lesson 1: Building a civilized and safe digital space in Phu Tho province.

Phu Tho province currently has over 4 million inhabitants, and its digital space has expanded widely with 98% 4G coverage. The province has 3.6 million mobile subscribers, and 86% of households use fiber optic internet. Given the rapid and explosive growth of social media, the need to build a civilized and safe digital space is becoming increasingly urgent, requiring decisive action from all levels and sectors.

Identifying the challenges

According to statistics from Center 186 (Command 86), in the first quarter of 2026, 277,017 online news articles related to Phu Tho province were detected, attracting over 2.1 million interactions. Of these, positive and neutral information predominated (99.89%), while negative information was low (49 articles, accounting for 0.017%), attracting over 60,189 interactions.

Negative information mainly relates to land reclamation processes, complaint resolution, investment project management, traffic violation handling, resource exploitation activities, and law enforcement; incidents occurring in Phu Tho province are published accompanied by distorted, manipulated, and fabricated information aimed at inciting public opinion and undermining trust in the local government.

Notably, content such as the posting of distorted information about the forced land seizure and reclamation process in the Hung Vuong urban area (Phuc Yen ward), claiming it was illegal and intended for businesses, attracted many negative comments, increasing suspicion and doubt towards the government, local leaders, and relevant agencies in the province. Similarly, information about the exposed steel core of the Lo River bridge attracted negative comments suggesting that the investigation by the authorities was not timely, ineffective, and did not thoroughly resolve the issue.

Security forces instructed officials in Muong Bi commune on how to identify fake news and subversive websites.

Identifying the new subversive tactics currently in use, Lieutenant Colonel Bui Manh Ha - Deputy Political Commissar of Center 186 (Command 86) emphasized: Taking advantage of the intensified anti-corruption efforts in Vietnam recently, reactionary and subversive elements have published articles embedding certain arguments and comments such as: these are factional purges, internal power struggles to seize positions and power; corruption occurring at almost all levels of the Vietnamese state apparatus, creating skepticism and eroding public trust.

Recently, reactionary forces have been using artificial intelligence (AI) to create fake content, including images, videos, and voices of Party and State leaders. Hostile forces have also increased their subversive activities both domestically and internationally. For example, the Viet Tan organization frequently uses information from non-governmental organizations with opposing political views to spread subversive information and distort the situation in Vietnam.

In today's rapidly developing digital age, with Wi-Fi access in every home and social media users everywhere, even a small spark of fake news can almost instantly ignite a major fire. The challenge of protecting ideological foundations in this new context is therefore even more difficult. This requires the coordinated and proactive involvement of all forces, with the police playing a pivotal role.

Take decisive action to prevent harmful and toxic information.

In fulfilling its nhiệm vụ of ensuring political security and social order, especially cybersecurity, the Tam Hong Commune Police have proactively monitored the situation, intensified investigations, and promptly detected and handled cases related to participation in reactionary and subversive groups on social media.

Lieutenant Colonel Cao Van Thinh, Head of Tam Hong Commune Police, stated: Prior to the 14th National Party Congress, through investigative work, the commune police discovered eight Facebook accounts belonging to citizens residing in the area that were participating as members in reactionary and anti-government groups. The commune police traced, verified, and held direct meetings with the individuals present in the locality. During these meetings, the citizens who owned the Facebook accounts admitted their violations and stated that, due to a lack of vigilance and carelessness while using social media, they had inadvertently become members of reactionary and anti-government groups online.

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Upon verification, the Tam Hong Commune Police determined that these were all first-time violations; there was no subversive purpose or motive, no posting, sharing, or commenting of harmful content, no contact or communication with members or administrators of the groups; and they were unaware that their personal Facebook accounts were members of reactionary groups. Therefore, the unit educated , reminded, and clearly explained the consequences and harm of participating in reactionary and anti-government groups on the internet. After working with the police, all citizens voluntarily left the reactionary groups and signed commitments not to repeat the offense.

The police in Hoi Thinh commune are working with individuals whose Facebook accounts are involved in reactionary groups and organizations.

To maintain ideological stability in cyberspace, along with the Tam Hong Commune Police, the police forces of communes and wards, and the professional departments of the Phu Tho Provincial Police have decisively and comprehensively implemented many solutions to combat and dismantle harmful and toxic information.

According to data from the Phu Tho Provincial Police, in 2025, through investigation, they detected, attacked, and neutralized 642 individuals using social media to post and comment on information containing false information, slander, and insults to the reputation of organizations and individuals; questioned, warned, and reminded 372 cases, and imposed administrative penalties on 30 individuals with a total amount of over 202 million VND.

In the first five months of 2026, 188 cases of individuals using the internet and social media to post or comment on information containing false information, slander, or defamation of the reputation of organizations and individuals were detected and neutralized; administrative penalties were imposed on 9 cases with a total fine of over 67 million VND.

Decree No. 174/2026/ND-CP dated May 15, 2026, of the Prime Minister, "Regulations on administrative sanctions for violations in the fields of postal services, telecommunications, radio frequencies, electronic transactions, and information technology," stipulates: A fine of 30 to 50 million VND will be imposed for posting or commenting on information containing false, defamatory, or insulting content that damages the reputation of organizations or individuals. Simultaneously, the false information must be removed, and the account, community page, community group, or content channel must be blocked.

Let's work together to build "Digital Trust in the Homeland".

In Phu Tho province, a review and statistical analysis reveals hundreds of groups, fan pages, and hundreds of well-known KOLs (influencers) with large followings and traffic. Specifically, the page "Hong Bien Phu Tho New" has 177,000 followers, "Hong Bien Hoa Binh News" has 109,000 followers; and public groups like "Vinh Phuc 24h" have over 48,000 members. With such a large number of members and followers, KOLs and administrators of these pages, channels, and groups are the "leaders" in today's digital space.

Recognizing the importance of KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), shortly after the establishment of Phu Tho province in September 2025, the Phu Tho Provincial Police organized a meeting with KOLs and administrators of pages, channels, and groups in the province. At the meeting, the Phu Tho Provincial Police disseminated information on cybersecurity laws and regulations. They also had KOLs and administrators sign commitments to comply with the Cybersecurity Law and their personal responsibilities when participating in social media.

The team of KOLs and administrators of pages, channels, and groups signed a commitment to comply with the Cybersecurity Law and their personal responsibilities when participating in social media.

Following this meaningful meeting, the team of KOLs and administrators of pages, channels, and groups gained increased awareness and understanding of the law, as well as political and social consciousness. They actively posted and disseminated positive information on their managed pages and groups. Simultaneously, they maintained close relationships with the provincial police force to promptly exchange and report negative or inaccurate information to the authorities for handling, and received guidance on spreading positive information and combating fake news and misinformation.

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To further build upon the achievements and demonstrate a commitment to creating a civilized and safe digital space in Phu Tho, in March 2026, the Provincial Police launched the "Digital Trust of the Ancestral Land" Club. The club connects KOLs (Key Opinion Leaders), administrators of pages, channels, and groups to collectively spread positive images of their homeland and actively participate in community activities, contributing to maintaining security and order in the area.

The club operates under the guidance of the National Digital Trust Alliance, initiated by the Cyber ​​Security and High-Tech Crime Prevention Department (Ministry of Public Security), with the principles of transparency, flexibility, dynamism, and effectiveness. During the recent Hung Kings Commemoration Day and Hung Temple Festival, members of the "Digital Trust of the Ancestral Land" club produced hundreds of news articles, videos, and other content promoting the beauty of traditional culture from the Hung Temple Festival. This contributed to further strengthening the Hung Kings worship tradition and spreading the beauty of the ancestral land's culture widely.

In the context of increasingly sophisticated and elusive subversive tactics by hostile forces, Phu Tho province recognizes the need to take control of the information landscape and proactively lead ideological development, alongside building a civilized and secure digital space.

(To be continued)

Willow

Source: https://baophutho.vn/lam-chu-tran-dia-so-255588.htm