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China runs a psychological campaign to undermine Taiwan’s confidence, promoting defeatism and normalizing Beijing’s influence, according to a Taiwan report.
A report by Taiwan’s Information Operations Research Group warns China is running a long-term psychological campaign promoting a "Taiwan defeatism narrative" to weaken public confidence and normalize Beijing’s influence.
The strategy, spreading across diplomacy, defense, economy, and democracy, portrays Taiwan as weak and dependent, targeting vulnerable groups like those with dual identities or political frustration.
Messaging aligns with Chinese Communist Party propaganda, intensifies during military drills or elections, and sometimes uses opposition figures’ statements to appear credible.
Survey data shows nearly 46% of respondents are pessimistic about Taiwan’s future, with TikTok users more open to pro-China economic messaging.
IORG recommends stronger information governance, media literacy education, platform regulation, and civic engagement to strengthen democratic resilience.
China está llevando a cabo una campaña psicológica para socavar la confianza de Taiwán, promoviendo el derrotismo y normalizando la influencia de Beijing, según un informe de Taiwán.