Taiwan's National Security Bureau Reports 60% Surge in Chinese Disinformation on Facebook to Undermine Democracy
Jan 4, 2025, 10:28 AM
Taiwan's National Security Bureau has reported a notable increase in Chinese disinformation efforts aimed at undermining the island's democracy. The Taiwanese government indicated that China is intensifying its strategies to erode public confidence in democratic institutions, particularly through online platforms. A report highlighted that the volume of misleading or malicious information disseminated by China surged by 60% in the past year. The National Security Bureau specifically pointed out that Facebook continues to be the platform most vulnerable to hosting such disinformation campaigns.
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