Taiwan Denies China's Cyberattack Allegations

Taiwan's officials have rejected China's allegations that a Taiwan-backed hacking group, Anonymous 64, is conducting cyberattacks against Chinese targets, labeling the claims as 'fake news.' Taiwan's Defence Minister Wellington Koo asserted that it is China that is responsible for widespread cyberattacks, emphasizing that Taiwan’s military is committed to national defense. The Chinese Ministry of State Security accused the group of hacking various platforms to disseminate disinformation, linking the hackers to Taiwan's military cyber unit, Information, Communications, and Electronic Force Command (ICEFCOM). Taiwanese lawmakers and military officials have countered these claims, stating that it is China that engages in cyber warfare against Taiwan. The accusations come amid heightened tensions between the two nations, with China maintaining a military presence around Taiwan and asserting its claim over the island. Taiwan continues to stand firm on its sovereignty and the right of its citizens to determine their future.