National Security Bureau: CCP's Engagement with Opposition Has 3 Objectives; Taiwan-Related Measures Should Not Be Privately Conducted
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) analyzed that the Chinese Communist Party's engagement with Taiwan's opposition aims to secure dominance over the Taiwan Strait, induce a 'One China' principle, and strengthen Taiwan's economic dependence on China. The NSB warned that China's Taiwan-related measures should be handled through intergovernmental consultation, not private party exchanges, to prevent election interference.
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The Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee invited Tsai Ming-yen, Deputy Minister of National Defense Hsu Szu-chien, and representatives from the Ministry of Interior and Ocean Affairs Council to provide a special report on "Review of Reconnaissance Loopholes, Progress of Technology Surveillance Equipment Deployment, and Improvement Measures Against Recent Illegal Incursions by Small Chinese Vessels into Our Territorial Waters," and to answer questions.
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Cheng Li-wen concluded her visit to mainland China yesterday afternoon and returned to Taiwan. Immediately after, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China announced several Taiwan-related policy measures.
Tsai Ming-yen stated in an interview before attending the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee this morning that the CCP's engagement with Taiwan's opposition parties primarily has three objectives. First, strategically, it emphasizes Beijing's dominant role in the Taiwan Strait concerning peace and war, implying that Beijing's word is final. The aim is to exclude external forces from intervening in the Taiwan Strait situation, while also orchestrating the opposition parties' echoing of Beijing's stance to increase Beijing's leverage in future 'Trump-Xi meetings' (U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping) regarding Taiwan-related issues.
Tsai Ming-yen mentioned that the second objective is political: during exchanges, the CCP constantly promotes the so-called 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and 'institutionalized peaceful cross-strait relations,' aiming to guide Taiwan into a 'One China' framework. The third is economic: the CCP promotes the '15th Five-Year Plan,' hoping Taiwanese businesses will increase investment in the mainland, boost economic development, and at the same time weaken Taiwan's participation and cooperation with the global non-Red supply chain, releasing preferential measures for Taiwan to increase Taiwan's dependence on the Chinese market.
Tsai Ming-yen also pointed out that the various preferential measures announced by the CCP primarily require engagement with the Taiwan central government for assessment, planning, and related exchanges, rather than private exchanges through political parties. He added that every election, the CCP is observed to propose preferential measures for Taiwan. Therefore, caution should be exercised regarding cross-strait tourism exchanges and purchases of Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, as these have historically been discussed during elections and become tools for the CCP to intervene in elections.
Tsai Ming-yen reminded that China sometimes uses differential treatment during exchanges, concentrating benefits in specific counties, cities, industries, or individuals. Therefore, government planning can avoid unnecessary risks, and all government agencies clarified their official positions yesterday.
Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, Liang Wen-chieh, stated before the meeting that China's statements are very vague and unclear, and require further study.
Furthermore, regarding the inclusion of intelligence agencies in the Han Kuang 42 military exercise's war games, Tsai Ming-yen mentioned that communication and liaison between the National Security Bureau and the Ministry of National Defense are smooth. In past Han Kuang exercises, personnel were stationed at the Ministry of National Defense to assist intelligence agencies in understanding the situation. Therefore, the National Security Bureau will fully cooperate with this year's institutional planning and arrangements. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150413
Kuomintang (KMT) Chairman Cheng Li-wen concluded her visit to mainland China yesterday afternoon and returned to Taiwan. Immediately after, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China announced several Taiwan-related policy measures.
Tsai Ming-yen stated in an interview before attending the Legislative Yuan's Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee this morning that the CCP's engagement with Taiwan's opposition parties primarily has three objectives. First, strategically, it emphasizes Beijing's dominant role in the Taiwan Strait concerning peace and war, implying that Beijing's word is final. The aim is to exclude external forces from intervening in the Taiwan Strait situation, while also orchestrating the opposition parties' echoing of Beijing's stance to increase Beijing's leverage in future 'Trump-Xi meetings' (U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping) regarding Taiwan-related issues.
Tsai Ming-yen mentioned that the second objective is political: during exchanges, the CCP constantly promotes the so-called 'great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation' and 'institutionalized peaceful cross-strait relations,' aiming to guide Taiwan into a 'One China' framework. The third is economic: the CCP promotes the '15th Five-Year Plan,' hoping Taiwanese businesses will increase investment in the mainland, boost economic development, and at the same time weaken Taiwan's participation and cooperation with the global non-Red supply chain, releasing preferential measures for Taiwan to increase Taiwan's dependence on the Chinese market.
Tsai Ming-yen also pointed out that the various preferential measures announced by the CCP primarily require engagement with the Taiwan central government for assessment, planning, and related exchanges, rather than private exchanges through political parties. He added that every election, the CCP is observed to propose preferential measures for Taiwan. Therefore, caution should be exercised regarding cross-strait tourism exchanges and purchases of Taiwanese agricultural and fishery products, as these have historically been discussed during elections and become tools for the CCP to intervene in elections.
Tsai Ming-yen reminded that China sometimes uses differential treatment during exchanges, concentrating benefits in specific counties, cities, industries, or individuals. Therefore, government planning can avoid unnecessary risks, and all government agencies clarified their official positions yesterday.
Deputy Minister of the Mainland Affairs Council, Liang Wen-chieh, stated before the meeting that China's statements are very vague and unclear, and require further study.
Furthermore, regarding the inclusion of intelligence agencies in the Han Kuang 42 military exercise's war games, Tsai Ming-yen mentioned that communication and liaison between the National Security Bureau and the Ministry of National Defense are smooth. In past Han Kuang exercises, personnel were stationed at the Ministry of National Defense to assist intelligence agencies in understanding the situation. Therefore, the National Security Bureau will fully cooperate with this year's institutional planning and arrangements. (Editor: Hsieh Chia-chen) 1150413