An assassination attempt on Trump sparks a deluge of false information on Chinese social media.

• The attempted assassination of former U.S. President Donald Trump has caused a stir on China's heavily censored social media platforms.
• The incident on Weibo sparked numerous conspiracy theories about its authenticity and the motivations of those involved, with users suggesting it helped Trump in the polls.

The alleged assassination attempt on former U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked a wave of conspiracy theories and mockery on China's heavily censored social media.

An attempted assassination occurred at Trump's Florida golf course on Sunday, resulting in the arrest of a suspect and the safety of the Republican nominee.

On Monday, discussions about the incident were popular on Weibo, the Chinese social media platform, as users noted that Trump had just escaped an attempt on his life at a rally on July 13.

Over half a billion monthly users on the platform questioned, "Again?"

Discussions about Trump's "good fate" were sparked by the viral hashtag, "Shooter was 457 meters from Trump," which was viewed by millions.

At a press conference on Sunday, Palm Beach County Sheriff Ric Bradshaw stated that the gunman was approximately 300 to 500 yards away from the politician.

Numerous conspiracy theories emerged on Weibo regarding the authenticity of the incident and the motivations of those involved, with users suggesting that the act helped Trump in the polls. Additionally, other outlandish conspiracy theories were spread on the platform, involving religious groups.

Beijing has one of the world's most effective internet censorship operations under President Xi Jinping. In response to the global #MeToo movement, China swiftly censored related content on its internet.

In 2021, Weibo was fined 3 million yuan ($470,000) by internet regulators for allowing illegal information on its site.

In recent years, China has intensified its efforts to regulate digital content, particularly in relation to the promotion of celebrities and "fan culture," with the goal of fostering a "civilized" online environment.

At the time this article was published, theories about the former U.S. president were still being discussed on the platform.

According to Shen Yi, a professor at Fudan University's Department of International Politics, the incident is "certainly not good news for Democrats. Any potential advantages that Harris might have gained from the presidential debate will be completely wiped out."

According to NBC News, three senior law enforcement officials revealed that the suspect in the shooting, Ryan Wesley Routh, was being held by the Secret Service. However, information about Routh and his motivations was still limited.

Numerous Weibo comments contended that the occurrence demonstrated the instability of the American political system and its subjection to "terrorism and violence."

"The blogger with 1 million followers stated that there is no democracy in America due to the assassination of their president, and that assassinations against dissidents are a common tactic," and "it's safe to assume that assassinations against dissidents are a common tactic in America," a blogger with 1 million followers said in a post.

In a fundraising email shortly after the incident, Trump stated that he was safe and in good spirits.

The email stated, "Gunshots were heard in my area, but before rumors spread, I wanted to assure you that I am safe and well. Nothing will stop me, and I will never surrender."

— CNBC's Zenith Wong and Anniek Bao contributed to this story.