Experts warn of threat to democracy from ‘AI bot swarms’ infesting social media Misinformation technology could be deployed at scale to disrupt 2028 US presidential election, AI researchers say The Guardian - UK · Jan 22
China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links China has issued warrants Thursday for 20 Taiwanese people it said carried out hacking missions in the Chinese mainland on behalf of Taiwan’s ruling party, while separately banning dealings with a Taiwanese company whose owners mainland authorities called “hardcore Taiwan independence supporters.” The Independent UK · Jun 5, 2025
Taiwan's Existential Battle Against Chinese Spies Taiwan faces a growing existential threat from its own people spying for China, experts warn, as the government seeks to toughen measures to stop Beijing's infiltration efforts and deter Taiwanese turncoats. International Business Times · Mar 21, 2025
China vows never to renounce 'use of force' to retake Taiwan as drills end China deployed planes and ships around Taiwan in military drills on Monday, issuing a "stern warning" to "separatist" forces. The drills marked the fourth large-scale exercise in two years as Beijing refuses to rule out force in its efforts to control Taiwan. Washington said the drills risked "escalation", calling on… France 24 · Oct 14, 2024
Lai Ching-te’s first day as Taiwan president marked by protests Thousands protest against bill which would give parliamentarians special powers to question anyone The Guardian - UK · May 21, 2024
Taiwanese train for war after year of crises As tensions rise in the Taiwan Strait, private companies are stepping forward to prepare Taiwanese civilians for war. Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2022
Unique political fault lines in Taiwan complicate China resistance TAIPEI, Taiwan — As the Taiwanese government seeks to respond to China’s unification pressure campaign, a significant impediment is the self-governing island’s own political polarization — which, in some respects, is worsening. Tribune News Service · Oct 12, 2022
Unique political fault lines in Taiwan complicate China resistance - Roll Call Political divisions in Taiwan, which are increasing according to polls, further complicate its efforts to hold China at bay. Roll Call · Oct 11, 2022
Taiwanese citizens prepare for possible cyber war A Taiwanese semiconductor magnate is helping fund new cyber defense training for Taiwanese citizens. Axios · Sep 27, 2022
Taiwan’s amateur fact-checkers wage war on fake news from China Taiwanese civil society organisations are working to combat misinformation instead of leaving the job to the government. Al Jazeera · Sep 19, 2022