What Happened
Experts Warn of China's Cyber Threats Against Taiwan
A recent cyber conflict exercise in Taiwan has highlighted the US’s lack of preparedness for Chinese cyberattacks on the island, which could be used to extract political concessions without triggering a military conflict. The simulation, organized by the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, found that gaps in military and civilian planning could delay assistance to Taiwan in the event of such an attack. The exercise’s findings were briefed to Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te and his national security team, and experts warn that China may intensify its cyber and economic coercion against Taiwan in the coming years. The simulation was reported by Nextgov/FCW.