Taiwan Battles Espionage: Government and Ruling Party Grapple with Security Breaches

Multiple Allegations of Espionage Rock the Green Camp, Raising Concerns About National Security in Taiwan

Recent reports reveal a series of alleged espionage cases within Taiwan's ruling "Green Camp," sparking significant concerns about national security. Investigations suggest infiltration across various levels of government, including the Presidential Office, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Legislative Yuan.

The cases involve alleged espionage activities, with individuals accused of providing sensitive information to Chinese intelligence services. One of the most recent cases involves He Renjie, an assistant to the National Security Council Secretary-General, Joseph Wu, during his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs. He is currently detained.

These breaches extend beyond the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The investigation also involves Sheng Chuying, a former aide to the Legislative Yuan President, You Si-kun, who was released on bail. Furthermore, accusations have been made against Wu Shangyu, an advisor in the Presidential Office; Qiu Shiyuan, former deputy director of the Democratic Academy of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP); and Huang Qurong, an aide to New Taipei City councilman Li Yudian. Qiu, Wu, and Huang are currently in custody.