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Recommendation 22
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The Government must use all its diplomatic powers, alongside that of allies to deter Chinese...
Recommendation
The Government must use all its diplomatic powers, alongside that of allies to deter Chinese disinformation targeting Taiwan. The Government should expand its bilateral relations with Taiwanese officials and civil society groups to better understand the information environment within the Indo- Pacific and sharing of best practice on countering foreign information manipulation and interference threats. (Recommendation, Paragraph 115) 86
Government response summary AI-generated
The government's response focuses on general media literacy campaigns and engagement with social media platforms, but it does not address the specific recommendation to deter Chinese disinformation targeting Taiwan or expand bilateral relations with Taiwanese officials and civil society groups.
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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39. 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. 40. 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. 41. 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. Iran
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