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Taiwan-U.S. ties to evolve post-U.S. election, says official
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Chief Tsai Ming-yen discusses evolving Taiwan-U.S. relations amid the U.S. presidential election, emphasizing strategic cooperation in defense, trade, and supply chains.2024/11/06 17:29 -
Taiwan boosts patrols after fishing vessel seized by China
Discover how Taiwan is boosting patrols in its waters following the seizure of a Taiwanese fishing vessel by the China Coast Guard, as announced by National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen. This move aims to protect legal maritime activities and uphold fishermen’s rights amidst rising tensions.2024/07/08 13:44 -
Tsai Ming-yen addresses unusual detention of fishing vessel
Discover the latest on the detention of a Taiwanese fishing boat by Chinese authorities and Taiwan’s response to protect fishermen’s rights and address alleged media infiltration.2024/07/04 12:19 -
NSB chief warns of Chinese gray-zone tactics against Taiwan
Discover how Taiwan’s National Security Bureau is addressing Chinese drones and vessels’ intrusions, highlighting gray-zone tactics and the importance of international intelligence collaboration.2024/06/12 13:30 -
NSB: China’s recent drills challenge US commitment to Taiwan
Discover the latest on Taiwan’s security as NSB Director-General Tsai Ming-yen addresses China’s military exercises in the Taiwan Strait, highlighting concerns and defense strategies.2024/05/29 17:04 -
NSB warns of China’s plans to engage Taiwan’s opposition
Discover how the Chinese Communist Party plans to deepen ties with Taiwan’s opposition in the Legislative Yuan, as revealed by NSB Director Tsai Ming-yen and dissident writer Yuan Hongbing. Learn about the strategic shift and its implications for Taiwan’s autonomy.2024/05/29 15:43 -
NSB: China’s military drills near Taiwan to become routine
Discover how China’s military exercises around Taiwan, as reported by the National Security Bureau, signal a new norm and pose multifaceted threats to the island’s security and international relations.2024/05/29 15:26 -
Yunlin County Commissioner denies DPP’s corruption claims
Yunlin County Commissioner Chang Li-shan denies allegations of political corruption made by DPP presidential candidate Lai Ching-te. Lai criticized the KMT for its connections with the Chang family, accusing the party of having ties to illicit "dark money." Lai also mentioned other influential families within the KMT, including the "Lo"s in Xindian District, Taipei, the "Yen"s in Taichung, and the "Fu"s in Hualien. The DPP previously exposed allegations against Hualien County commissioner Fu Kun-chi and his wife Hsu Chen-wei, claiming that public works projects were awarded to contractors involved with their mansion. Similar controversies surrounded KMT legislator Lo Ming-tsai and the Yen family in Taichung.2023/12/27 16:45 -
NSB tracks illicit money from China ahead of election
The National Security Bureau (NSB) of Taiwan is actively investigating polling companies suspected of having strong ties with China and engaging in illicit financial activities. Concerns have been raised about potential Chinese intervention in the upcoming 2024 general elections. China’s Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) has been accused of attempting to influence election results by inviting pro-Kuomintang (KMT) commentators and polling officials to China. There are reports of generative AI technologies being used to spread disinformation through edited viral clips, potentially impacting the elections. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) legislators have called for offensive counter-espionage techniques to combat these opposing forces. The NSB is working to trace the origins of these financial flows and is closely monitoring the situation. The NSB has also warned that legal action will be taken if any manipulative activity or election fraud is detected.2023/11/08 19:16 -
NSB watching Chinese spouses closely as election nears
The National Security Bureau (NSB) chief Tsai Ming-yen has announced that Mainland Chinese spouses who accept funding from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) will be handed over to judicial authorities. Tsai stated that while he respects the activities of Mainland Chinese spouses in Taiwan as long as they are legal, he urged vigilance in monitoring collaborations with united front work operations, activities with political objectives, and accepting funding from the CCP and its organizations in Taiwan. He emphasized that if there is concrete evidence, individuals will be handed over to judicial authorities. The potential inclusion of mainland China-born Xu Chunying in the Taiwan People’s Party (TPP) at-large legislative candidate list has raised national security concerns. Xu claims to no longer carry any Chinese status and therefore believes she is not obligated to observe its laws. Tsai did not publicly comment on Xu’s case. In other news, Tsai stated that the case involving Democratic Progressive Party legislator Chao Tien-lin’s alleged extramarital affair partner being a spy is now in the courts for examination. Tsai respects the outcome of the investigation and refrained from further commenting as the case has entered judicial proceedings.2023/11/06 17:54 -
Taiwanese official warns of CCP involvement in polls
Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Director General, Tsai Ming-yen, has revealed that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may be involved in influencing the upcoming presidential election through Taiwanese PR firms conducting polls.2023/10/04 14:33