Monday, February 17th, 2025

Taiwan’s NSB releases report on infiltration tactics used by China


Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has released an analysis of China’s infiltration tactics, outlining Beijing’s efforts to recruit active service members using military veterans, Taiwan News reports.

The short report, “Analysis on China’s Infiltration Strategy Regarding Espionage Cases,” released on Sunday, said the number of people prosecuted for Chinese espionage in Taiwan has increased significantly in recent years, reaching 16 in 2021. This will increase to 64 in 2024. Issued by the NSB, which is Taiwan’s main intelligence agency and is subordinate to the National Security Council.

According to the NSB, the targets of Chinese infiltration attempts included government agencies, local unions and military units. The NSB said 15 military veterans and 28 active service members were prosecuted in 2024, accounting for 23 percent and 43 percent, respectively, of all Chinese espionage cases.

Regarding infiltration channels, the NSB said China made contacts with criminal gangs, local temples and religious groups, and civic organizations, and helped retired military personnel set up front companies and underground banks or casinos, Taiwan News reported. of.

According to the report, Chinese operators, through these channels, often try to use retired military personnel to recruit active service members, establish networks via the Internet or lure targets with cash or their loans. Let’s try to take advantage of.

NSB said that for example, military personnel with financial difficulties could be offered loans through online platforms or underground banks in exchange for sharing secret intelligence, signing loyalty pledges or recruiting others.

Taiwan News cited reports that during the election campaign, China organized all-expenses-paid trips to China for village heads in Taiwan in exchange for supporting candidates from specific parties.

In a case made public last week, the Taiwan government charged the founder of a small political party in Miaoli and six other retired military officers for sharing photos and taking money in exchange for GPS coordinates of Taiwan’s military installations, Taiwan News reported. Was convicted for.

The Fukang Alliance Party, a political party founded by the group’s leader and reportedly funded by China, fielded four unopposed candidates in Taiwan’s legislative elections in 2024. However, neither candidate came close to being elected.

According to the report, China’s infiltration efforts are often aimed at gaining access to sensitive national defense intelligence, developing espionage or “co-opty networks” in Taiwan, and even interfering in Taiwan’s elections.



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