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Taiwan Proposes Tougher Anti-Infiltration Act Amid Criticism

1/13/2026

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Taiwan's legislature is considering amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act, proposing a minimum one-year term for activities tied to Beijing.
After six years, only five of 127 indicted individuals have been found guilty.
Average sentences have been three to six months, which lawmakers say weakens deterrence.
Lawmaker Wang Ting-yu noted that infiltration investigations are complex and resource-intensive.
Beijing denies infiltration accusations and says Taiwan's actions intimidate its citizens.

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Taiwan's legislature is considering amendments to the Anti-Infiltration Act, proposing a minimum one-year term for activities tied to Beijing.
After six years, only five of 127 indicted individuals have been found guilty.
Average sentences have been three to six months, which lawmakers say weakens deterrence.
Lawmaker Wang Ting-yu noted that infiltration investigations are complex and resource-intensive.
Beijing denies infiltration accusations and says Taiwan's actions intimidate its citizens.