China Says Taiwan Hackers Hit 1,000 Mainland Networks

Chinese authorities have accused a group allegedly connected to Taiwan’s ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) of carrying out cyberattacks on a local technology company, according to police in Guangzhou. The group is suspected of targeting more than 1,000 critical networks across over 10 provinces in mainland China, officials said.

The announcement comes amid heightened tensions between China and Taiwan, with Beijing frequently attributing cyber intrusions to entities it claims are backed by Taipei. While specific details regarding the impacted tech company or the nature of the breaches were not disclosed, the accusation highlights ongoing concerns about cross-strait cybersecurity threats.

Authorities in Guangzhou did not provide evidence linking the group to the DPP but emphasized the scale and scope of the alleged campaign. The investigation is ongoing, and the Chinese government has not indicated whether it plans to pursue further diplomatic or legal action in response to the incident. Taiwan has not publicly responded to the claims.