Overview
- Taiwan's National Security Bureau launched a bilingual website this week that invites Chinese nationals to submit intelligence tips through a secure channel.
- China's Taiwan Affairs Office said on Wednesday it 'strongly condemns' the site, vowed to 'resolutely take countermeasures', and warned that people who provide intelligence could face legal responsibility.
- Taipei has defended the platform as consistent with practices used by U.S., U.K., and Israeli agencies and published operational security advice for potential informants.
- Security analysts and officials warn the portal raises clear risks for individuals who report, including criminal charges in mainland China and personal danger if identified.
- The move deepens a long-running cross-strait intelligence contest that included a 2024 Chinese reporting channel for alleged Taiwan 'separatists' and reflects rising espionage concerns on both sides.