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Taiwan Sees 33% Spike in Espionage Amid Rising Tensions

1/13/2025

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Taiwan's National Security Bureau revealed a staggering 33% surge in espionage cases, totaling 64 in 2023, predominantly involving military personnel. This alarming trend underscores China's escalating efforts to infiltrate Taiwan, threatening its security and sovereignty amid rising political and military tensions. The NSB cautions that these aggressive campaigns are far from over.

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Taiwan's National Security Bureau revealed a staggering 33% surge in espionage cases, totaling 64 in 2023, predominantly involving military personnel. This alarming trend underscores China's escalating efforts to infiltrate Taiwan, threatening its security and sovereignty amid rising political and military tensions. The NSB cautions that these aggressive campaigns are far from over.