Chinese apps pose security risk: Taiwan National Security Bureau

10 months ago

Taiwan's National Security Bureau warns against using Chinese social media apps due to privacy and security risks.
Inspections of apps like TikTok, Xiaohongshu, Sina Weibo, WeChat, and Baidu Cloud found serious security violations.
All five apps failed multiple security indicators, with Xiaohongshu failing all 15.
Concerns include excessive data collection, unauthorized access to personal information, and data transmission to Chinese servers.
Chinese laws require companies to share user data with authorities, raising privacy concerns for Taiwanese users.
Taiwan has banned certain Chinese apps on government devices since 2019, but private use remains unrestricted.
US House committees condemned China's alleged attempt to orchestrate a car crash involving Taiwan's Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim.
Czech officials confirmed Chinese agents surveilled Hsiao and planned a collision during her visit to Prague.
US military leaders emphasize the need to bolster Indo-Pacific defenses against China's growing threat.

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