Beijing Deployed AI-Generated Deepfakes Targeting Taiwanese President During General Election

Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) presidential candidate, Lai Ching-te (L), and Taiwan's president, Tsai Ing-wen (R), cheer at the end of the campaign rally in Taipei City, Taiwan on Jan. 11, 2024. Annabelle Chih/Getty Images

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The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has always tried its best to interfere with Taiwan’s general elections. In addition to the threat of violence, it has also used various long-established infiltration channels to spread false news in an attempt to reshape public opinion.