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In response to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's inauguration, the Chinese People's Liberation Army conducted a joint military drill and simulation of an invasion of Taiwan, demonstrating Beijing's firepower and displeasure at perceived threats to the One China principle.

China also expanded its influence operations and AI-generated disinformation campaigns during Taiwan's 2024 election. The overwhelming torrent of disinformation has overwhelmed traditional fact-checking methods in Taiwan, causing distrust in Taiwan's electoral systems and amplifying narratives underscoring the binary choice of peace or war in the Taiwan Strait.