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SECURITY & DEFENSE • TAIWAN

Taiwan president warns of suspected online influence campaign before local elections

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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te warned of suspected attempts to influence public opinion ahead of local elections, citing suspicious foreign social media accounts and cyberattacks on candidate websites. The report does not identify who was responsible.

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The warning concerns election security in Taiwan, a U.S. partner and a major technology supply-chain hub. The article provides no evidence of a direct effect on U.S. systems or voters.