Taiwan accused China of 'cognitive warfare' over disputed drone footage purportedly showing Taipei 101 during ongoing military exercises, with authorities calling the video AI-processed, according to a TVBS World Taiwan report posted on X between 9:46 a.m. and 11:15 a.m. UTC on December 31, 2025. The accusation addresses footage linked to China's People's Liberation Army activities around Taiwan, amid the second day of the PLA Eastern Theater Command's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills that began December 30 and included dozens of missile launches rehearsing a blockade earlier on December 31, as reported by AZ_Intel_ on X. Taipei 101 serves as the focal point for New Year's Eve celebrations into 2026, where authorities deployed 3,014 personnel and 13 security measures, including 42-hour metro service, as stated by TVBS World Taiwan in a post this morning before 9:45 a.m. UTC. Taiwan's response highlights regional security concerns during the ongoing exercises involving PLA destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers, and ground units north, south, and east of Taiwan.
