China may try to hack screen on Taiwan President's inauguration day: Report

TAIPEI [Taiwan], China's sole ruling party, may attempt to disrupt the May 2 inauguration of President-elect Lai Ching-te by hacking Chinese Communist Party (CCP) websites and electronic billboards and sabotaging the southern power grid , Taiwan News reported An official told 'Liberty Times', a local Taiwanese newspaper, on May 9 that Chinese hackers may target government websites and public screens on May 20, a sarcastic greeting to potentially embarrass Lai. May insert messages or pro-CCP propaganda. China has increased pressure on the Democratic Progressive Party. (DPP) After the January elections, an official revealed that China was seeking information about the content of Lai's inaugural speech through academics based in Hong Kong and Macau, according to Taiwan News. Further assessed that China is unable to conduct significant military exercises before May 20, but may attempt to disrupt the inauguration. He also said China could try to disrupt power in Tainan, where the presidential banquet will be held. The official warned that relevant units should be prepared to respond accordingly.He stressed that if China is not satisfied with the content of Lai's inaugural speech, further action could be taken. Tariff reduction for specific items may be suspended under the Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement (ECFA). On the diplomatic front, the new president's first year in office may see foreign visits, as is customary, and the CCP may once again woo allies. Breaking ties with Taiwan to weaken Lai Meanwhile, Taiwan recently detained businessmen and retired officials suspected of spying for Chin, with Chinese security officials reportedly turning to a retired military man surnamed Wen. Officials asked to be invited to China for meetings, the report quoted the Central News Agency (CNA) said. A former official named Chu first agreed and then recruited Chiang to join him, Kaohsiung. During a trip to China, the three allegedly agreed to expand their organization and persuade more serving and retired officers to join and provide information to Beijing, prosecutors said. , After completing their investigation, prosecutors raided Wen's home on May 9 and detained all three suspects, Taiwan News reported While the three accused denied the charges, investigators said their National Security Act violations. There was a high probability of breaking.