Associated Incidents
Just recently, unscrupulous individuals used AI-generated video to forge Wang Shih-chien's identity, claiming he had traveled to China. Former legislator Kao Chia-yu has also become a victim. Someone maliciously photoshopped a picture of her at the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in New York, replacing the Republic of China flag in the background with the Chinese national flag. Kao immediately clarified on Facebook, urging the public to be vigilant and not be misled by such low-quality fake news.
Kao Chia-yu posted a comparison picture on Facebook, showing that the original Republic of China flag had been replaced with the Chinese national flag, a malicious attempt to smear Taiwan. Kao firmly stated her position, outlining three prerequisites for traveling to China. She solemnly declared that she would absolutely not set foot on Chinese territory until China released Jimmy Lai, Santa Claus appeared in Shanghai, and she "recognized the Republic of China (Taiwan)." These remarks directly refuted the fake news and demonstrated her firm stance in safeguarding Taiwan's sovereignty.
Some observant netizens even spotted flaws in the altered images, commenting, "They just love photoshopping; they didn't even bother to remove the plum blossoms on the wall. So unprofessional, haha." Others left encouraging comments, such as, "This is really too exaggerated," and "They've really been completely infiltrated." As the 2026 local elections approach, composite images and misinformation targeting politicians are frequently circulating online. The public should verify information from multiple sources when receiving it online to avoid being misled.