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Taiwan funds cyber threat-hunting team with NT$95.93 million

9/7/2026

Summary

Taiwan Military Cyberhunt

Taiwan’s military will create a cyber threat-hunting team funded with NT$95.93 million (US$3.03 million).
The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command will oversee the team and its advanced training.
The unit will shift from passive firewalls to proactive hunting of hidden intruders in military networks.
Legislative approval is still required before the budget can be enacted.

Summary

China Withdraws

China withdrew its pavilion from the Gwangju Biennale in protest over the Taiwan Pavilion name.
Curatorial team leader Ruan Yuelai said the name violated the One-China principle.
The planned “Iron Silk Road” exhibition would have featured eighteen artists curated by Wang Yan, Liu Tian and Ruan Yuelai.
South Korea’s foreign ministry said its Taiwan policy is unchanged, noting the dispute stems from the private sector.

History

Historical Context

The 1996 Taiwan Strait Crisis, triggered by China’s missile launches, forced the United States to deploy four aircraft carriers to deter escalation. During the standoff, the United States allocated US$1.5 billion to Taiwan’s defense upgrades, prompting Taipei to prioritize advanced cyber capabilities. Today, Taiwan’s NT$95.93 million cyber-threat-hunting unit and China’s withdrawal, led by curator Ruan Yuelai, from the Gwangju Biennale over the Taiwan Pavilion mirror the contest for security and symbolic legitimacy. The episode underscores how historical military flashpoints continue shaping Taiwan’s digital defenses and cultural diplomacy, foreshadowing intensified geopolitical friction.

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Taiwan Military Cyberhunt

Taiwan’s military will create a cyber threat-hunting team funded with NT$95.93 million (US$3.03 million).
The Information, Communications and Electronic Force Command will oversee the team and its advanced training.
The unit will shift from passive firewalls to proactive hunting of hidden intruders in military networks.
Legislative approval is still required before the budget can be enacted.

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