Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has accused the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) of conducting military drills near its territory. The bureau said that the cyber intrusions targeting government networks intensified during the exercises, reaching around 2.08 million attacks on the first day of China’s military exercises and further increasing to about 2.09 million on the second day. 

 

The NSB said that the CCP carried out drills to counter support that Taiwan receives from international democratic allies, divert attention from internal problems and showcase military strength as unaffected by anti-corruption efforts. 

 

On the 31st of last month, Taiwan’s Defence Ministry had said that 207 Chinese military planes flew around its territory during the 48 hours. China considers Taiwan a breakaway region, which needs to be reunified with the mainland. Despite China’s efforts, Taiwan, backed by strong public support, continues to assert its sovereignty and responds to China’s incursions.