Taiwan’s president described Beijing as a ‘foreign adversary’ that is exploiting democracy to sow division, create unrest and destabilize the island.

Taipei: Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te said Thursday tougher measures are needed to counter stepped-up Chinese infiltration, spying and other efforts to weaken the island’s defences. Lai cited a range of recent incidents involving China that fall into a “gray area” of psychological warfare short of open armed conflict.

Taiwanese President William Lai Ching-te has called for stronger measures against Chinese infiltration and psychological warfare aimed at undermining the island's defenses. He highlighted recent incidents of espionage,

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday China has deepened its influence campaigns and infiltration against the democratic island, pledging measures to tackle Beijing's efforts to "absorb" Taiwan.

Mr Lai Ching-te's use of the term may help justify measures he laid out to counter Chinese espionage efforts. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The number of people prosecuted for spying for Beijing has risen sharply, with retired and serving members of Taiwan’s military the main targets of Chinese infiltration efforts, official figures show