Archive · 7 Jan 2026
Taiwan Accuses China of Cyberattacks During Military Drills
Taiwan says China is doing military exercises near the island and also hacking into Taiwan's computer systems.
They say China is trying to make people doubt Taiwan's ability to defend itself and its leaders.
China sent many planes near Taiwan, some even crossed a line that used to be respected by both sides.
Taiwan thinks China is doing this to show off its power and to make people focus on national pride instead of China's problems.
Taiwan is standing up for itself and says it is a separate country, even though China says it should be part of China.
Taiwan accuses China of conducting cyberattacks and military drills near the island.
Cyberintrusions targeted government networks, with 2.08 million attacks on the first day and 2.09 million on the second day.
China sent 207 military planes around Taiwan, with 125 crossing the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan believes China is using these actions to divert attention from internal issues and showcase military strength.
Taiwan continues to assert its sovereignty despite China's claims and military actions.
- Who
- Taiwan's National Security Bureau and Chinese Communist Party (CCP)
- What
- Cyberattacks and military drills by China, accusations by Taiwan
- When
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Where
- Taiwan and surrounding areas
- Why
- To counter international support for Taiwan, divert attention from internal problems, and showcase military strength
- Date
- Wednesday, December 31, 2025
- Number of Cyberattacks (Day 1)
- 2.08 million
- Number of Cyberattacks (Day 2)
- 2.09 million
- Number of Chinese Military Planes
- 207
- Number of Planes Crossing Median Line
- 125
- Number of Abnormal Accounts
- 799
- Number of Controversial Messages Shared
- 19,000