TAICHUNG, Taiwan — Residents and tourists in parts of Taichung City have reported unusual radio interference after hearing broadcasts from China’s state-run media on a local FM station, raising concerns about possible cross-strait signal intrusion.
According to reports, people in the districts of Dongshi, Shigang, and Heping—particularly in mountainous areas like the Dasyueshan National Forest Recreation Area—have picked up Chinese propaganda broadcasts on FM 96.7, a frequency officially reserved in Taiwan for Uni FM.
A tourist visiting Dasyueshan shared that they were startled to hear content from Chinese state media upon turning on their car radio. The signal remained clear even as they returned to urban areas in Dongshi and Shigang.
A Liberty Times reporter in Taichung confirmed that tuning in to FM 96.7 revealed a voice with a Chinese Mandarin accent saying, “The time is now 2 p.m. Beijing time. This is the news from Fujian People’s Radio.”
The station, known as the “Voice of Fujian,” is operated by China’s Fujian province and often simulcasts content from China Central Television (CCTV), disseminating official state news and propaganda.
The National Communications Commission (NCC) acknowledged the incident and stated that field investigations would be required to determine the nature and extent of the interference.
“We need to collect more technical data to understand whether this is a one-time occurrence or a recurring issue,” said NCC Secretary-General Huang Wen-che (黃文哲). “If necessary, we will coordinate with other relevant agencies to consider adjustments in frequency usage to prevent further disruption.”
The NCC is treating the case seriously, given that unauthorized cross-border broadcasts could influence public opinion and raise national security concerns.
