Taiwan says China cyberattacks, disinformation up ahead of local elections
Taiwan’s intelligence agency said China has cranked up cyberattacks and the distribution of misleading information against the island democracy ahead of local elections next month. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has long threatened to use force to bring it under its control. Taipei, which rejects that claim, accuses China of using…
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[Claude] Both reports cover Taiwan's security agency warning of rising Chinese disinformation and cyberattacks ahead of local elections, with no conflicting facts.
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