8 Military, Ex-military Personnel Jailed in Taiwan Over CCP Spy Cell

Published on August 23, 2024

Eight military and former military personnel were jailed in Taiwan on Thursday for providing classified intelligence or propaganda material to the Chinese regime. Those convicted were handed prison sentences of between 18 months and 13 years, the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) Investigation Bureau said. It comes amid increased tensions between Taiwan and mainland China, whose ruling Chinese Communist Party (CCP) claims the self-ruled island is a Chinese province, and as CCP spies are increasingly exposed in the West. In a statement published on Thursday, the Ministry of National Defense said it respects the High Court’s judgement and will strengthen security training in response to “pervasive” CCP espionage....

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