China Using Cognitive Warfare Against Taiwan, Observers Say
(WorldNews China)

TAIPEI - A Taipei think tank and observers in Taiwan say China is trying to influence residents with `cognitive warfare,` hoping to reverse opposition to Beijing`s desired takeover of Taiwan so it can be accomplished without having to go to war. Taiwanese attitudes have been drifting away from the mainland, especially among the younger generation, whose members see themselves `born independent` with no ties to China. China`s effort, these analysts say, includes tactics ranging from military intimidation and propaganda to misinformation spread by its army of online trolls in a bid to manipulate public opinion. They say the complexity and frequency of the effort puts Taiwan on a constant...