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Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations
Episode 678

Taiwan: China’s Testing Ground for Intelligence Operations

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April 8, 202529m 11s

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Show Notes

It's no secret that China has recently stepped up political and military pressure on the democratically governed island of Taiwan. But then, there are the Chinese Communist Party's covert efforts: Recruiting from the inside, gathering intelligence, and exerting influence. Executive Director of the Global Taiwan Institute Russell Hsiao breaks down Beijing Shadow Games in Taiwan.


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