China threat vaults local issues onto centre stage in Taiwan elections

TAIPEI--China’s belligerence towards Taiwan and the future of the island’s democracy are taking center stage in campaigns ahead of local elections ... is facing the threat of China,” Premier ... Read More

China Is Targeting U.S. Voters and Taiwan With AI-Powered Disinformation

In the run-up to Taiwan’s ... election, government officials and NGOs said the island was targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks, which authorities said was an attempt by China to ... Read More

China’s AI-driven election meddling in Taiwan points to 2024 risks in US

whose pro-U.S. party currently governs Taiwan and rejects Chinese sovereignty over the island, beat out a candidate from the more pro-China Kuomintang party. The election was closely watched by ... Read More

China will use AI to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India, Microsoft warns

Beijing did a test run in Taiwan using AI-generated content to influence voters away from a pro-sovereignty candidate China will attempt to disrupt elections in the US, South Korea and India this ... Read More

China wields ‘peace goddess’ religion as weapon in Taiwan election

“We wish for Taiwan to be a blessed island but ... organizations or local societies, which are capable of influencing election results,” he said. Between 2018 and 2020, China organized more ... Read More

Congress Passes Ukraine Bill With Support for Taiwan—China's Response

Chinse Embassy spokesperson Liu Pengyu expressed "strong dissatisfaction" over the bill, telling Newsweek "the Taiwan question is a matter for the Chinese." ... Read More

The Real Election Disinformation Threat Is Local

Managing Director of the Center for Community News at UVM ... and demographic make-up of local government; it can dissuade voters from participating in future elections and dramatically erode ... Read More

Taiwan's Navy Leader To Visit US Next Week To Work Closely On Naval Matters As China's Threat Looms

This visit is particularly significant given China’s escalating threats towards Taiwan. According to two sources, Tang’s visit is part of a U.S. initiative, the Joint Island Defence Concept ... Read More

Microsoft Raises Alarm Over China's AI Threat to US, Indian Elections

The threat intelligence team also points to North Korea's possible involvement in these disruptive activities. The Guardian ... Taiwanese election served as a test for China's future endeavors ... Read More