The article discusses China’s use of fake “pro-Taiwan” social media accounts on Douyin, the Chinese version of TikTok, as part of its information warfare strategy against Taiwan. National security experts highlight that these accounts spread misinformation and incite social division. A recent report from the National Security Bureau noted that in the first three months of the year, 510,000 controversial messages and 3,600 abnormal accounts were identified, primarily originating from China.
The content includes videos vilifying Taiwan’s President William Lai and promoting politically divisive narratives. For example, one video falsely depicts Lai celebrating a disaster linked to Typhoon Danas. Other posts supported the upcoming recall election and criticized the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT). Officials emphasize that these “imposters” complicate the identification and refutation of such propaganda, which aims to erode public trust in the government. Although people may initially respond emotionally, they may eventually perceive the government as ineffective when misinformed claims go unaddressed.
