Key Facts
• June 5: Guangzhou authorities accused Taiwan’s cyber unit of cyberattacks.
• 20 individuals’ identities, photos, and ID numbers were made public.
• A reward of 10,000 yuan (approx. $1,400) was offered for arrest leads.
• China’s Xinhua News called it the first crackdown on Taiwan independence forces.
• Taiwan’s cyber unit denied involvement, accusing China of global hacking.
• May 27: China linked Taiwan’s ruling party to earlier cyberattacks.
• Taiwan’s cyber unit, established in 2017, focuses on national defense and cybersecurity.
Summary
Chinese authorities in Guangzhou accused Taiwan’s cyber unit of attacking local tech firms, releasing the identities of 20 individuals and offering a reward for information. This marks China’s first reported crackdown on Taiwan independence forces, according to state media. Taiwan’s cyber unit denied the allegations, countering that China engages in global hacking. The accusations follow earlier claims linking Taiwan’s ruling party to cyberattacks. Taiwan’s cyber unit, founded in 2017, focuses on safeguarding national defense and cybersecurity.
