CCP’s Attempt to Interfere in Taiwan’s Election Yielded Minimal Results

It is also about creating division and spreading disinformation in Taiwan, says an expert on CCP election interference.

Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-te and running mate Hsiao Bi-Khim pose for a photo after registering for the upcoming presidential election at the Central Election Commission in Taipei, Taiwan, on Nov. 21, 2023. Ann Wang/Reuters

As the 2024 Taiwanese general election draws near, the Chinese regime is actively conducting a disinformation campaign to influence public opinion in Taiwan. However, current polls show that China has not been successful in meddling in Taiwan’s election.

Jan. 13, 2024, will be the polling day for the presidential and legislative elections in Taiwan, and the election campaign has entered into its final stages with China.

Election Interference

On Dec. 12, the Japanese national newspaper Sankei Shimbun revealed that Taiwanese officials were aware that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) authorities held a meeting in early December regarding the Taiwanese presidential election and instructed relevant departments to cover up their attempts to interfere in the election.