Taiwan undergoes millions of cyberattacks and intrusion attempts every day as well as a dizzying onslaught of disinformation from Beijing. There are few people who understand what Taiwan is really up against better than Taiwanese legislator Wang Ting-yu, a leader in the Taiwanese Parliament’s Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee. He’s been sanctioned three times by Beijing and repeatedly threatened for speaking out. In this episode, he reveals Taiwan’s three-step strategy to withstand the Chinese Communist Party’s psychological onslaught. Winning the battle for truth, he believes, is imperative to preserve the life of any democratic nation. And he also breaks down the importance of this tiny island nation. Taiwan produces two-thirds of the world’s semiconductors—and nearly all of the advanced ones—but its importance stretches far beyond this single product. Wang details Taiwan’s strategic position, its role in critical supply chains, and its role as a frontier of human freedom. 00:00 Most Dangerous Threat from Beijing 08:16 Taiwan’s Fights Back 13:20 Sponsor: Immersed 15:00 Weaponize Information 19:22 Democracy Prevails 21:00 CCP Influence in Taiwan 25:25 China’s Military Buildup 29:13 The Importance of Taiwan 33:15 Special Defense Budget 36:08 Is Cozying Up to Beijing a Smart Move? 41:38 CCP Sanctions and Personal Risk
Source: How China Invades Taiwan’s Cyberspace | Wang Ting – yu
