China‑Sided Spy Channel Opens in Taiwan

Taiwan has launched a new website aimed at Chinese citizens who want to share information about espionage. The site invites people to report tips that could help the island’s security agencies. Taiwan and China have a long history of spying on each other. In recent years, Taiwan says it has seen more cases of Chinese spies trying to gather secrets. The National Security Bureau explained that China’s economy is struggling and its political system remains strict. These conditions have created frustration among many Chinese people, leading them to seek ways to speak out. The website opens with a one‑minute video made by artificial intelligence. It shows a Chinese civil servant watching coworkers get investigated and removed from their jobs.The narrator, speaking in a northern Chinese accent, comments that “another person has been taken away. ” The clip ends with the official saying, “Now is the time to change, ” as they type on a phone. China’s authorities have tried a similar approach, offering an email address for people to report crimes committed by Taiwan supporters. Taiwan rejects China’s claim that it is part of the mainland and says only its residents can decide their future. The new channel is blocked in China, but many Chinese use VPNs to reach other restricted sites. Taiwan says it follows the example of countries like the United States, Britain and Israel in opening such channels. It hopes to broaden its intelligence sources by encouraging Chinese nationals to act with courage and provide information.