Archive · 11 Jan 2026
China Accused of Cognitive Warfare on Taiwan
Taiwan's National Security Bureau says China is using fake news sites and social media bots to try to change people's minds in Taiwan.
They found thousands of fake accounts and millions of fake news stories.
China is using companies to make these fake sites and accounts to make people in Taiwan think differently about their government and Beijing.
Taiwan is working with other countries to stop these fake news campaigns.
Taiwan's NSB reports China is using fake news sites and bot networks to influence Taiwanese public opinion.
Over 45,000 fake social media accounts and 2.314 million pieces of disinformation were identified.
Chinese IT and marketing companies are involved in creating and managing these fake accounts and websites.
China's goal is to deepen divisions in Taiwan and increase acceptance of Beijing's agenda.
Taiwan is countering these efforts through international cooperation and enhanced transparency measures.
- Who
- China, Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB)
- What
- Alleged disinformation campaigns and cognitive warfare
- When
- 2025
- Where
- Taiwan
- Why
- To influence Taiwanese public opinion and weaken social cohesion
- Fake Accounts Identified
- 45,000
- Disinformation Pieces
- 2.314 million
- Marketing Firms Involved
- Haixunshe, Haimai, Huya
- Beijing-Backed Group
- Wubianjie Group
- Security Dialogues Conducted
- 80