In response to a report by China’s Communist Party mouthpiece CCTV, the telecommunications and electronic warfare organization affiliated with Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has been accused of operating hacker groups that frequently launch cyberattacks against networks in China, Hong Kong, and Macau. Taiwan’s Minister of National Defense, Chiu Kuo-hung, refuted the CCP’s claims today, stating that the country conducting the most daily cyberattacks is actually China.
CCTV reported that the hacker group “Anonymous 64” has been actively carrying out cyberattacks in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Macau in recent years, with Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense’s telecommunications and electronic warfare division being implicated as the mastermind behind these attacks. The report also included the names and photos of three active members of the organization.
Minister Chiu Kuo-hung, during a media interview at the Legislative Yuan, emphasized that the country most engaged in daily cyberattacks and intrusions is none other than China. He pointed out that China conducts cyberattacks and intrusions against Taiwan and countries with similar values on a daily basis, making them the true instigators of such activities.
Chiu stated, “We believe that the content alleged by China is all untrue, and they are unable to provide further details.” Regarding the information disclosed by China, he emphasized that every soldier has a strong belief in defending the country and its people, and they will not be deterred by such accusations. Each soldier is dedicated to safeguarding the freedom and way of life of the Taiwanese people, and the CCP’s actions will not have any chilling effect on their determination.
Addressing the recent visits of high-ranking officials from over 20 American drone and anti-drone system manufacturers to Taiwan and their visits to the National Chung-Shan Institute of Science and Technology, Minister Chiu expressed that the institute will not miss any opportunities to join the international supply chain through collaborative production, research and development, or the provision of critical components, especially as the United States is actively working to deredicalize its supply chain. He added, “By combining the institute’s technological strengths with those of the United States, we welcome cooperation to achieve success.”
Regarding the proposed amendment by Taiwan’s Ministry of the Interior to establish a logistical unit, Minister Chiu highlighted, “Strengthening the resilience of society as a whole is an integral part of deterrence. Not only must we enhance our self-defense capabilities and determination militarily, but our societal defense must also bolster its resilience. Through integration, we can create sufficient deterrence to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait region.”