Taipei, May 31 -- Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has warned that the growing influence of Chinese social media platforms among young people could evolve into a serious national security challenge.

Speaking at a youth forum in Taipei, Lai emphasised the need for stronger historical education and critical thinking to counter narratives promoted through Chinese apps such as TikTok and RedNote, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, the event brought together students from across Taiwan to present policy proposals directly to the president. One group from Kang Chiao International School argued that Taiwan should revamp its history curriculum by drawing inspiration from the United States' Advanced Placement...