East Asian Theater Update, 21 Oct. 2026

In October 2026, Taiwan‘s National Security Bureau reported to legislators that China had spread more than 2.5 million pieces of disinformation targeting Taiwan in the first nine months of 2026, a 48% rise from 1.69 million in the same period of 2025. The content focused on energy, food security, defence policy, and specific candidates ahead of Taiwan’s November local elections.

Efforts Category: China’s Political Subversion vs. Taiwan

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