Wednesday, July 22, 2026 from 10:00AM – 11:30AM (ET)
In-person and Webcast
About the Event
The Global Taiwan Institute (GTI) is pleased to invite you to a public policy seminar titled “Information Resilience in Taiwan: Security, AI & The Role of Civil Society.”
As a frequent target of the People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) political warfare, Taiwan’s information environment is continuously challenged by foreign information manipulation and interference (FIMI). Ahead of Taiwan’s 2024 presidential election, for example, the Taiwanese NGO DoubleThink Lab identified more than 10,000 pieces of suspicious online content aligned with false narratives promoted by the PRC.
Concerns have grown that advances in artificial intelligence could further amplify these influence operations. The 2024 leak of the Golaxy (中科天玑) papers revealed how a Chinese technology company linked to the Chinese state developed AI-enabled systems to harvest personal data, created a database reportedly containing 23 million Taiwanese household records, and conducted targeted influence campaigns against audiences in Taiwan, the United States, and other democracies.
As Taiwan prepares for its upcoming election in November of this year, both the government of Taiwan and the robust civil society network of think tanks and NGOs focused on information resilience will play a critical role in countering malign influence campaigns.
On July 22, GTI will host a panel discussion on the ways in which AI is influencing the misinformation and targeting campaigns directed at Taiwan. The event will feature four expert speakers who will discuss the targeting of Taiwanese society by the PRC and the lessons that can be drawn from it. The seminar will also discuss the discovery of the Golaxy Papers, as well as the launch of a GTI paper examining why civil society organizations in Taiwan have become a critical component of the country’s cyber defense infrastructure.
This event is supported by a grant from the Taiwan Foundation for Democracy.
Event Details
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:30 AM (Doors open at 09:45 AM)
Location: Global Taiwan Institute
1836 Jefferson Pl NW, Washington, DC 20036
RSVP is only required for in-person attendance. The event will also be livestreamed on GTI’s Youtube channel for virtual participants.
Doors will open at 09:45 AM, and the event will begin at 10:00 AM. If you plan on attending in-person, please RSVP by July 21, as seating is limited. A light breakfast will be provided.
Please direct questions or concerns to Cara Bilson, GTI 2026 Ya–Hui Chiu Fellow, at cbilson@globaltaiwan.org.
Agenda
10:00AM – 11:30AM Panel: Information Resilience in Taiwan: Security, AI & Civil Society.
- Jerry Yu (Senior Analyst, Doublethink Lab)
- Athena Tong (Researcher, Economic Security Intelligence Lab, University of Tokyo)
- Dr. Brett Benson (Associate Professor, Vanderbilt University)
- Benjamin Sando (Research Fellow, Global Taiwan Institute)
- Moderator: Cara Bilson (2026 Ya–Hui Chiu Fellow, Global Taiwan Institute)
Media Inquiries
Members of the media planning to attend with additional crew or equipment should contact Abby Fu, Senior Programs Manager, at afu@globaltaiwan.org to ensure proper accommodation.
About GTI
The Global Taiwan Institute is a 501(c)(3) think tank dedicated to deepening understanding of Taiwan, and strengthening US-Taiwan relations through research, policy outreach, and public engagement.