Reported 7 months ago
In the final countdown to the 2023 presidential election, many residents of Yunlin received a threatening text message claiming that a missile base would be set up in Huwei, Yunlin, leading to certain death within a 10-kilometer radius upon explosion. The DPP spokesperson, Zhuo Guanting, revealed that investigations by the authorities traced the sender to 'Shanghai Blue Cloud Intelligence', a company in China, indicating China's use of fake news to interfere in Taiwanese elections and create social chaos. Despite the government's clarification, the rumors persisted just days before the election. Zhuo warned the public to be cautious of not only false information from China but also those who downplay China's interference in elections. This is a continuous concern for Taiwan to be aware of.
Source: YAHOO