As Taiwan prepares for its upcoming presidential election, Chinese attempts to disrupt the process have come to light. Sophisticated deep fakes and altered audios are casting a worrying shadow over the island's democratic proceedings.
A recent private briefing held with senior Taiwanese intelligence officials revealed that Beijing is mobilizing resources with the primary aim of boosting the chances of candidates perceived as China-friendly. According to a top security official, last month a clandestine meeting took place in mainland China during which election interference strategies were discussed. The meeting scene was commandeered by none other than Wang Huning, the fourth-ranking authority of China's Communist Party.
