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Recently, a video circulated on overseas social platforms, which is said to be a Chinese "bot farm". "Bot farms" are generally composed of a large number of smartphones or tablets, connected together through a control terminal. Each device interacts with various online functions through automatic clicking scripts or software systems to perform repetitive tasks. It is usually used for information browsing or video playback on social platforms, and is also used to visit websites to increase traffic.

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In the video circulating online, the company name MIN Software can be seen printed on the staff's clothes. Based on the name and logo, it was found that it is a Vietnamese software company. The homepage shows that its main business includes providing digital marketing solutions.

Screenshot of the video circulating online

Vietnamese company information found based on video information

Checking the social account information of MIN Software, on June 30, the company pointed out that this video was a video of them testing the product, and stated that a user named Trần Thị Mai posted a video of MIN Software's products and wrote: "This is why so many 'people' are cursing Buddhism." But this is fake news. MIN Software stated that it does not support or provide any products that cause offense or negative impact on any religion, especially Buddhism.

According to MIN software's company information, its headquarters is located in Hanoi, Vietnam, and has no connection with China. No connection has been found between the video circulated online or the company and China.

Screenshot of MIN software's announcement

In summary, the video circulating online was shot by the staff of MIN Software, a Vietnamese software company. According to the company's announcement, they were testing the software provided to customers. The video circulating online has nothing to do with China.