In the run-up to Taiwan’s presidential election, government officials and NGOs say the island has been targeted by thousands of disinformation attacks. Authorities accuse China of spreading misleading information in an attempt to interfere in the pivotal vote.

WSJ explores these disinformation campaigns, as whoever wins office could help dictate Taipei’s relationship with Beijing.

Chapters:
0:00 Disinformation campaigns
1:07 China-Taiwan relations
2:27 Disinformation’s impact on elections
3:29 The candidate China is trying to stop
4:21 What’s next?

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