Is the PRC preparing for war?

A conventional war over Taiwan is neither inevitable nor looming. But the PRC has a Taiwan cyber strategy that aims to advance its goal of annexing Taiwan without an invasion.

Which country is ranked No. 1 in cybersecurity?

The U.S. is ranked No. 1 in the 2020 Global Cybersecurity Index.

What is Volt Typhoon?

Volt Typhoon is a PRC cyber threat group. It’s trying to gain long-term access to U.S. critical infrastructure systems. The U.S. government has warned the PRC believes it could use such access to disrupt vital services and crush American will for the U.S. to defend Taiwan in the event of a major conflict there.

What is the issue with Taiwan and the PRC?

The PRC is determined to “reunify” with Taiwan.

Did threats increase just before Taiwan’s 2024 national election?

Influence campaigns tried to undermine Taiwan’s democratic process. Also, the PRC flooded Taiwan with anti-U.S. disinformation and propaganda, aiming to make the U.S. look like the main threat to Taiwan and an unreliable partner.