China seeks Taiwan intel via gangs, shell companies

By Associated Press

Jan 14, 2025 12:10 am

TAIPEI — Taiwan's intelligence bureau said China's main spy agency was working with criminal gangs, shell companies and other dubious partners to gain intelligence on Taipei's defenses, resulting in a major increase in those arrested for alleged espionage on the island.

Current and retired Taiwanese military personnel are a special concern, it added, accounting for around half of the 64 alleged spies put on trial last year. That number rose from 16 in 2021 and 10 in 2022.

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