Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs has sounded an alarm over the rising risks of Chinese surveillance through several popular apps, officially identifying Douyin, Xiaohongshu (known internationally as RedNote), Sina Weibo, Weixin, and Baidu Cloud as potential threats to Taiwan's informatio
The inspections carried out by Taiwan's primary intelligence agency on five Chinese social media platforms, including Weibo, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud, revealed significant breaches of users' communication security across various criteria.
Taiwan may regulate Chinese app Xiaohongshu over concerns it's being used by the CCP for propaganda and unification efforts. Officials warn it could undermine national sovereignty and urge stronger media literacy to protect users, especially students, from exposure to misinformation and data