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Recommendation 21
21
Not Addressed
Taiwan is under considerable pressure as China pursues targeted foreign information manipulation and interference campaigns...
Conclusion
Taiwan is under considerable pressure as China pursues targeted foreign information manipulation and interference campaigns to sway public opinion and change the terms of international diplomatic engagement. There are increasing concerns that increased hybrid attacks are setting the ground for increased destabilisation in the South China Sea, including the invasion of Taiwan. (Conclusion, Paragraph 114)
Government response summary AI-generated
The government shares the objective of improving FIMI awareness, highlights its track record of exposing and sanctioning FIMI actors (primarily Russia), and states it will continue to enhance information sharing and stakeholder engagement, but does not specifically acknowledge the Committee's observation regarding Chinese FIMI targeting Taiwan.
Summary of the government's response below — read the verbatim text to verify.
Government Response
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HM Government · verbatim extract
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Partially agree. As was acknowledged by Minister Doughty, in his oral evidence to the Committee, the Government is aware and concerned about reports from Taiwan’s National Security Bureau that misinformation from China into the country increased 60% last year. The Government engages with the Taiwanese authorities on a range of issues, and the UK will continue to support democratic values and media freedom in Taiwan, including through engagement with Taiwan’s vibrant network of civil society organisations. The UK considers the Taiwan issue one to be settled by the people on both sides of the Taiwan Strait through constructive dialogue and firmly opposes any activity – including information manipulation or misinformation – that undermines peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the free and fair operation of democratic processes. We are supportive of work that strengthens key democratic actors and that contributes to societies that are better equipped to address emerging threats, build public trust and uphold democratic values.
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