Japan's Yomiuri Shimbun reported that Beijing may use artificial intelligence to manipulate public opinion in Taiwan ahead of local and presidential elections, according to a post by TaiwanPlus News on X between 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m. UTC on December 29, 2025. The report highlights potential AI-driven influence operations targeting Taiwan's electorate during the upcoming electoral cycle, as stated by Yomiuri Shimbun and shared by TaiwanPlus News over the past hour. This development occurs amid heightened cross-strait tensions, including China's ongoing Justice Mission 2025 military drills around Taiwan, Coast Guard patrols, and additional Maritime Safety Administration warning zones west and north of the island, as reported in prior updates from Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense and related sources earlier on December 29.
