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‘Troublemaker’ and ‘Pawn’: US-related Narratives Amid Taiwan’s Presidential Election

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Despite China’s Threats, Taiwan VP’s US Visit Sees Muted Reaction

As Taiwan’s presidential election draws nearer, national-level issues like Taiwan’s relationship with the United States, its most important ally, come to the forefront of public discourse. Candidates are examined based on their foreign policy platforms, but there is a proliferation of narratives and even disinformation about the bilateral relationship within Taiwanese society aimed at influencing … Read more

The Evolution of China’s Interference in Taiwan

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The Evolution of China’s Interference in Taiwan

Magazine China’s foreign information manipulation and interference targeting Taiwan has been ongoing for decades. Here’s a look at its latest evolution. A pro-China protester shouts slogans outside of the hotel where former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will deliver a speech in Taipei, Taiwan, March 4, 2022. Credit: AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying On January 13, … Read more

US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan

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US Bioweapons Story Reignites Concerns About Disinformation in Taiwan

Advertisement Disinformation may be on the rise in Taiwan ahead of the 2024 elections next year. In recent years, much attention has gone to disinformation and misinformation as it is spread through social media networks as Facebook and Twitter, or messenger apps such as LINE. However, this may occlude the role that traditional media networks … Read more