Beijing’s top intelligence agency has accused a group of Taiwanese hackers, allegedly backed by Taipei’s defense ministry, of targeting websites in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The accusations come amid escalating tensions between China and Taiwan and highlight the growing cyber warfare landscape in the region.
Taiwan is aggressively expanding its global tourism presence, opening representative offices and information centers worldwide to attract more international visitors. Despite challenges like political tension and natural disasters, the Taiwan Tourism Administration remains committed to achieving its ambitious goal of 10 million annual international tourists.
Travelers can now explore Taiwan and Japan with ease thanks to the new Taiwan-Japan Travel Passes, offering discounted fares on public transit networks in both countries. The passes, a collaboration between Taoyuan Metro, Taipei MRT, and Japan’s Keisei Electric Railway, provide convenient and cost-effective travel options for visitors.
China’s national security ministry accuses a Taiwanese hacking group called Anonymous 64 of carrying out cyberattacks targeting mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau. The ministry claims the group aims to spread anti-China propaganda and denigrate the mainland’s political system. While Anonymous 64’s X account claims responsibility, the ministry disputes their success and claims many of the websites they claimed to have accessed were fake or inactive.
Taiwan is actively expanding its global reach to attract more international tourists. This includes establishing new representative offices and tourism information centers worldwide, promoting Taiwan as a top destination through marketing initiatives, and addressing challenges to achieve its goal of attracting over 10 million visitors annually. However, the ongoing tension with China remains a significant obstacle to achieving this ambitious goal.
Mandarin Airlines is introducing the longest scheduled domestic flight route within Taiwan, connecting Kaohsiung in the south to Matsu Nangan in the north. This new route will offer greater accessibility between the two regions, fostering tourism and economic growth in the Matsu Islands.
The US and Taiwan are collaborating to create drone supply chains independent of China, with a delegation of 26 US drone and anti-drone companies visiting Taipei. This move aims to strengthen security and reduce reliance on Chinese products, especially in the face of rising tensions between the US and China.
Taiwan’s Constitutional Court has upheld the legality of the death penalty but restricted its use to only the most serious crimes, such as murder. The court emphasized the need for strict scrutiny in applying and executing the death penalty, citing its irreversible nature. The court also stated that defendants with mental conditions should not be subjected to the death penalty.
Russia has voiced its support for China’s actions to defend its sovereignty over Taiwan, criticizing the West’s pressure on Beijing and US arms sales to the island. Moscow accuses the US of undermining regional stability and international security with its actions.
Taiwan’s Premier Cho Jung-tai has vowed to strengthen security after a string of incidents involving Chinese nationals illegally entering the island by boat. This follows the discovery of a Chinese man in a rubber dinghy off the coast of New Taipei City on Saturday, adding to concerns about potential security threats.
