Democratic countries must strengthen cooperation to resist disinformation and threats from China and Russia, Czech Chamber of Deputies Deputy Speaker Jan Bartosek said yesterday in Taipei.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Lin Chia-lung (林佳龍) and Bartosek in a meeting exchanged views on Taiwan-Czech relations, countering disinformation and enhancing information security.
In the past few years, authoritarian countries have tried to undermine democratic systems through cyberattacks and disinformation, Bartosek said.
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The use of deepfake technology driven by artificial intelligence makes it difficult to discern the authenticity of online content, while social media algorithms deepen social divisions, he said.
Lin thanked the Czech Republic for supporting Taiwan’s participation in international bodies 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, he said.
In addition, the number of direct flights between Taiwan and the Czech Republic are expected to increase in the second half of this year, demonstrating the stable relationship between the two nations, he said.
Taiwan is familiar with the threats authoritarian nations pose to democratic systems, as the nation has long faced cyberattacks and information warfare from China, Lin said.
Taiwan would bolster its cooperation with like-minded nations such as the Czech Republic to enhance democratic resilience, he said.
Taiwan and the Czech Republic deeply understand the importance of safeguarding democracy and liberty, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.
In the past few years, the two nations have cooperated to enhance the resilience of the democratic supply chain, it said.
Taiwan would continue to strengthen its cooperation with the Czech Republic to address emerging security challenges and authoritarian threats, it added.
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