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Associated Press
10-06-2025
- Politics
- Associated Press
Taiwan indicts four former members of ruling party accused of spying for China
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Prosecutors in Taiwan on Tuesday indicted four former members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party on charges of spying for China, authorities said. It wasn't clear whether the four had volunteered their services, but the indictments point to China's willingness to exploit any opening to gain confidential information about the island it claims as its own territory. It is alleged that confidential information, including details about the schedules of the president and vice president during their trips abroad, may have been obtained. The four included Huang Chu-jung, a former assistant to a county councilor representing the DPP that has run Taiwan for the past nine years, who was allegedly recruited while on a business trip to China. the Taipei District Prosecutors' Office said. The three others had also formerly served as advisers in the presidential office, the National Security Council and other bodies, the prosecution statement said. The indictments come amid a series of such actions by the Taiwanese government, especially targeting serving and retired military personnel.
South China Morning Post
07-06-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Taiwan's latest security measures cut cross-strait travel, prompting pushback
Taiwanese authorities are moving to tighten security protocols on cross-strait travel by expanding oversight to include grass-roots public officials and newly hired staff members of the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). The push, which mirrors similar but much harsher restrictions on the other side of the Taiwan Strait , comes amid fears that mainland Chinese intelligence has deeply infiltrated the Taiwanese political system. At the centre of a growing scandal is former DPP aide Huang Chu-jung, who is under investigation for allegedly using an encrypted messaging app developed on the mainland to leak classified information. Notably, the information in question involves the travel details of Taiwan's second most senior official at the time – now the island's leader – William Lai Ching-te , when he visited Paraguay in August 2023. Local media reported on Tuesday that prosecutors were alleging that Huang, who once worked for DPP New Taipei City Councillor Lee Yu-tien, also leaked travel plans from Lai's leadership campaign later the same year, compromising his personal security. Prosecutors said that through the app, which is not available on the market, Beijing obtained access to Lai's full daily itinerary – including unannounced meetings with political power brokers, business leaders, and local influencers. According to the prosecution case, the breaches extended beyond Lai's office. Other classified information alleged to have been funnelled to the mainland included deputy leader Hsiao Bi-khim's personal contact list and phone number.
