Democratic countries must strengthen cooperation to resist information warfare and disinformation threats from China and Russia, Czech Chamber of Deputies Deputy Speaker Jan Bartošek said today in Taipei.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) and Bartošek in a meeting exchanged views on Taiwan-Czech relations, countering disinformation and strengthening information security.
In recent years, authoritarian countries are trying to undermine democratic systems through cyberattacks and disinformation, Bartošek said.
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In particular, the use of deepfake technology driven by artificial intelligence makes it difficult to tell the authenticity of online content, while social media algorithms deepen social divisions, he said.
Lin thanked the Czech Republic for supporting Taiwan’s international participation and closely cooperating with Taiwan in the economic, technology and cultural sectors.
In September, artifacts from the National Palace Museum are to be exhibited in the Czech Republic, Lin said.
In addition, direct flights between Taiwan and the Czech Republic are expected to increase in the second half of this year, showing the stable relationship between the two nations, he said.
Taiwan is familiar with the threats authoritarian nations pose against democratic systems, as it has long faced cyberattacks and information warfare from China, Lin said.
Taiwan would strengthen cooperation with like-minded nations such as the Czech Republic to enhance democratic resilience, he said.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Taiwan and the Czech Republic both deeply understand the importance of safeguarding democracy and liberty.
In recent years, the two nations have cooperated to strengthen the resilience of the democratic supply chain, the ministry said.
In the future, Taiwan would strengthen its cooperation with the Czech Republic to address emerging security challenges and authoritarian threats, it added.
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