TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — The Army’s Kinmen Defense Command announced on Saturday (June 8) that it will take countermeasures per drone regulations, following a Chinese TikTok video claiming drones would be flown to Kinmen to drop propaganda leaflets.

Two unidentified individuals said they would deliver leaflets near the Mashan observation post on Kinmen to "send warmth to the Taiwanese troops," per a Kinmen Defense Command press release. After reviewing the video, the military confirmed that no drones flew near the camp area.

The Kinmen Defense Command said some Chinese individuals with unclear motives disregarded the impact of fueling resentment among the Taiwanese and frayed cross-strait relations. The command said they intend to gain media attention and increase social media traffic or popularity, adding that their behavior and mindset are not to be condoned.

The command said the Taiwan military closely monitors enemy threats and does not give in to the “frivolous actions of Chinese netizens.” It said camouflaging weapons, equipment, and facilities on Kinmen has been completed.

The incident comes as Kinmen is set to play an important role in next month’s Han Kuang 40 military exercises, according to Chief of the General Staff Admiral Mei Chia-shu (梅家樹). The geographic circumstance of Kinmen means troops stationed on the island must cooperate closely, Mei said.