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Taiwan Indicts Four Former Members of Ruling Party Accused of Spying for China
- On June 10, prosecutors in Taipei charged four ex-members of the Democratic Progressive Party with spying for China and breaching national security regulations.
- The case arose after suspicions that Huang Chu-jung and others obtained and passed classified information to Chinese intelligence, allegedly starting in 2017 during Huang's business in China.
- Huang and Chiu Shih-yuan acquired confidential details from Wu Shang-yu and Ho Jen-chieh, who held advisory roles linked to the presidential office and National Security Council respectively, while illicit payments were exchanged.
- Prosecutors are pursuing prison sentences exceeding 18 years and the seizure of illicit proceeds totaling over NT$8.3 million, citing the espionage’s serious damage and underscoring the necessity of harsh penalties regardless of political affiliation.
- The indictment highlights Taiwan's ongoing security challenges amid increased military pressure from Beijing and the government’s rejection of Chinese territorial claims over the island.
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China's espionage against Taiwan extends to the Presidential Palace. In Taipei, employees of Lai Ching-te and his security advisor are now being charged.
The Taiwanese Prosecutor’s Office accused four people on Tuesday, including a former employee of President Lai Ching-te’s office, of violating national security after allegedly spying on China. Read more]]>
Espionage Allegations: Taiwan Tensions Unveiled
Four former members of Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party have been indicted for allegedly spying for China. They are accused of obtaining confidential information about Taiwan's leaders. This comes as Taiwan intensifies its actions against espionage, particularly involving military personnel.
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