Overview
- China Central Television aired the clip on Dec. 29 alongside coverage of People’s Liberation Army drills around Taiwan.
- The footage depicts central Taipei, including Taipei 101, and is presented to look like it was filmed by a drone.
- Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense labeled it a typical information-warfare move, saying the imagery may be fabricated and will be analyzed further.
- Officials dismissed public speculation that a Chinese drone reached Taipei, noting there is no independent verification of such a flight.
- Japanese media reported the incident using material from CCTV’s electronic edition, with Kyodo distributing the video stills.