China says Taiwan 'hyping up' election interference claims

[Collection]China's defence ministry accused Taiwan's leadership of hyping up claims of Beijing's interference in the upcoming presidential election. The main theme of the election is how the candidates will handle relations with China. Taiwanese officials have raised concerns about election interference and misinformation, amidst an escalating pressure campaign by Beijing. Chinese balloons have been detected moving across the sensitive median line between Taiwan and China. The DPP's frontrunner candidate Lai Ching-te reiterated warnings of election interference by Beijing.