Investigation Report
This investigation report is based on multiple news sources and official reports, providing a detailed analysis of news regarding Chinese espionage activities and arrests in Taiwan over recent months (December 2024 to March 2025). The report covers key data, specific cases, and background analysis, aiming to offer readers a comprehensive understanding.
National Security Bureau Report of January 2025
On January 13, 2025, Taiwan’s National Security Bureau released a report indicating that in 2024, 64 individuals were prosecuted for suspected espionage activities on behalf of China, a significant increase from 48 in 2023 and 10 in 2022, marking a one-third rise. This figure represents the highest in the past decade, signaling an intensification of Chinese espionage efforts. The report notes that the majority of those involved were active-duty or retired military personnel, with specific data showing 15 retired and 28 active-duty military members. Targets included military units, government agencies, and local associations.
The report also mentions that China employs various channels for infiltration, such as using gangs, underground banks, and religious groups to gather intelligence. Specific cases include:
- Certain gangs were instructed to act as insiders during a potential Chinese invasion, engaging in sabotage activities and raising the Chinese flag.
- Some retired military officers were directed to collect photos and coordinates of foreign government offices (particularly the American Institute in Taiwan), possibly as preparation for establishing “sniper teams” for assassination missions.
- In 2024, seven retired military officers were prosecuted for suspected espionage activities, involving the mapping of coordinates and detailed information of multiple military bases and the American Institute in Taiwan. Related news was reported by the Central News Agency between January 6 and 12, 2025.
This information is sourced from multiple outlets, such as Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage | Reuters and Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases | CNN.
Specific Case Analysis
Although no specific arrests have been reported as of March 2025, cases from 2024 provide important context. For instance, the report mentions that some retired military officers were instructed to collect sensitive intelligence, including coordinates of military bases and diplomatic facilities, which could pose a significant threat to Taiwan’s national defense security. Additionally, the use of gangs in espionage activities indicates that China’s infiltration strategies have expanded to non-traditional channels, such as criminal organizations and religious groups.
Another related case occurred in August 2024, when the Taiwan High Prosecutors Office convicted a 10-person espionage ring, involving seven active-duty and three retired military personnel. The charges included transferring military secrets and producing propaganda videos claiming they would surrender to the Chinese People’s Liberation Army in the event of war. These cases highlight the breadth and depth of Chinese espionage activities, as reported by Recent Chinese Spy Cases in Taiwan: Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications | Global Taiwan Institute.
Specific Arrests in December 2024
On December 6, 2024, Taiwanese authorities announced that four soldiers were charged with leaking classified military information to China, involving the photographing of military bases and troop deployments. They received payments ranging from approximately NTD 260,000 to 660,000 (about USD 8,000 to 20,000), depending on the sensitivity of the intelligence. The incidents spanned from 2022 to 2024, with investigations beginning in August 2024. They were charged with corruption and violating national security laws, facing up to seven years in prison. The Ministry of National Defense described them as “traitorous and illegal,” pledging to strengthen counter-espionage education (Four Taiwan Soldiers Charged With Spying for China).
Updates for February and March 2025
As of March 5, 2025, no specific arrests were reported for February or March. However, an article from The Economist on February 6 mentions that China continues to infiltrate Taiwan’s military, with Taiwanese authorities facing a growing espionage problem. The article notes that Taiwan is striving to address this challenge but does not mention specific arrests. Additionally, on February 4, USNI News reported the arrest of five Chinese spies in the Philippines, though not in Taiwan. This incident highlights the broader regional espionage activities, as these spies posed as Taiwanese tourists and were involved in gathering intelligence on Philippine military facilities (Alleged Chinese Spies Arrested in the Philippines on Espionage Charges | USNI News).
調查報告
本調查報告基於多方新聞來源和官方報告，詳細分析近幾個月（2024年12月至2025年3月）中國間諜行為在台灣被抓捕的新聞情況。報告涵蓋了關鍵數據、具體案例和背景分析，旨在為讀者提供全面的理解。
2025年1月的國家安全局報告
2025年1月13日，台灣國家安全局發布報告，顯示2024年因涉嫌為中國從事間諜活動而被起訴的人數達到64人，較2023年的48人和2022年的10人顯著上升，增幅達三分之一。這一數字是近十年來最高，顯示中國間諜活動的力度有所加劇。報告指出，大多數涉案者為現役或退役軍人，具體數據包括15名退役軍人和28名現役軍人，目標包括軍事單位、政府機構和地方協會。
報告還提到，中國利用多種渠道進行滲透，例如通過黑幫、地下銀行和宗教團體吸收情報。具體案例包括：
- 一些黑幫被要求在中國入侵時擔任內應，進行破壞活動並升起中國國旗。
- 部分退役軍官被指示收集外國政府辦公室（特別是美國在台協會）的照片和座標，可能是為建立“狙擊隊”進行暗殺任務做準備。
- 2024年，有七名退役軍官因涉嫌間諜活動被起訴，涉及繪製多個軍事基地和美國在台協會的座標和詳細信息，相關新聞由中央通訊社在2025年1月6日至12日之間報導。
這些信息來自多個來源，例如Taiwan reports 'significant rise' in suspected Chinese espionage | Reuters和Taiwan sees threefold surge in suspected Chinese espionage cases | CNN。
具體案例分析
雖然2025年3月尚未發現特定逮捕的新聞，但2024年的案例提供了重要背景。例如，報告提到一些退役軍官被指示收集敏感情報，涉及軍事基地和外交設施的座標，這可能對台灣的國防安全構成重大威脅。此外，黑幫被用於間諜活動的案例顯示，中國的滲透策略已擴展到非傳統渠道，如犯罪團體和宗教組織。
另一個相關案例是2024年8月，台灣高等檢察署判決一個10人間諜團伙，涉及7名現役和3名退役軍人，罪名包括轉移軍事機密和製作宣傳影片，聲稱在戰爭中會向中國人民解放軍投降。這些案例顯示中國間諜活動的廣度和深度，來源於Recent Chinese Spy Cases in Taiwan: Knowns, Unknowns, and Implications | Global Taiwan Institute。
2024年12月的具體逮捕
2024年12月6日，台灣當局宣布四名士兵被控洩露機密軍事信息給中國，涉及拍攝軍事基地和部隊部署的照片。他們收到約新台幣26萬至66萬的報酬，依情報機密程度而定，事件發生時間從2022年延續至2024年，調查於2024年8月啟動。他們被控腐敗和違反國家安全法，最高可判7年徒刑，國防部形容他們為“叛國和違法”，並承諾加強反間諜教育 (Four Taiwan Soldiers Charged With Spying for China)。
2025年2月和3月的更新
截至2025年3月5日，沒有找到2月或3月特定逮捕的新聞，但2月6日的Economist文章提到中國繼續滲透台灣軍方，台灣當局正面臨日益增長的間諜問題。文章指出，台灣正在努力應對這一挑戰，但未提及具體逮捕事件。此外，2月4日的USNI News報導了菲律賓逮捕五名中國間諜，雖然不在台灣，但顯示區域間諜活動的廣泛性，這些間諜假扮成台灣遊客，涉及菲律賓軍事設施的情報收集。
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