Experts are warning that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may use secret members and agents within Taiwan to launch covert attacks and sabotage, aiming to undermine Taiwan’s front-line military defense and cause it to collapse. While tensions over the Taiwan Strait are increasing, observers believe that CCP leader Xi Jinping is unlikely to launch an immediate military attack. Instead, the CCP may resort to covert warfare by using sleeper agents and hidden CCP members within Taiwan. This strategy poses a more dangerous threat, as it can weaken Taiwan’s defense from within.
In recent years, the CCP has escalated its threats towards Taiwan, with frequent incursions into Taiwan’s airspace and military exercises surrounding the island. Last month, a record high of 103 military planes were flown by the communist regime towards Taiwan in a single day. China has also expanded three airports along the coast facing Taiwan, with one of them just 155 miles away from Taipei. These actions indicate an increased focus and preparation for potential military aggression towards Taiwan.
However, experts believe that the CCP’s current military capabilities are not sufficient to capture Taiwan in a direct military attack. Wang Juntao, co-chairman of the China Democratic Party, believes that Xi Jinping will refrain from attacking Taiwan in the short term due to ongoing internal purges within the military and low morale. Furthermore, provoking a war may lead to immediate sanctions from the Western world, which could have severe economic consequences for China.
Instead, the CCP is focusing on covert operations and increasing cross-strait economic and social integration. According to Wang Juntao, Xi Jinping’s goal is to defeat Taiwan without a direct military confrontation. Wang notes that during China’s civil war, the CCP planted secret members within nationalist-controlled cities to engage in sabotage and terrorize people behind the front lines. This method could be employed in Taiwan, where the CCP would first establish secret party organizations that would carry out attacks and create chaos from within the island, leading to the collapse of Taiwan’s military defense.
Recent cases of infiltration by the CCP in Taiwan support these concerns. Two leaders of the Taiwan People’s Communist Party were accused of accepting financial aid from CCP officials to influence elections and promote communist ideology. In addition, a legislator was accused of attempting to block Taiwan’s domestically built submarine program and leaking confidential files to South Korean officials, leading to the arrest of engineers assisting Taiwan. Former naval adviser Guo Xi also revealed that this legislator sent sensitive submarine information to the Chinese Embassy. These incidents highlight the CCP’s efforts to infiltrate Taiwan and undermine its security.
Taiwanese military experts emphasize the need for psychological defense in addition to national defense. They warn that accepting the CCP’s military presence in the Taiwan Strait without strong opposition and resistance is a significant problem. Strengthening the citizens’ defense mentality is crucial to protect Taiwan’s national security.
In conclusion, while an immediate military attack on Taiwan is seen as unlikely, experts are concerned about the CCP’s covert warfare strategy, which involves using secret CCP members and agents to attack and sabotage Taiwan from within. The CCP’s increased threats and military activities near Taiwan, along with recent cases of infiltration, highlight the need for vigilance and psychological defense measures to counter the threat posed by the CCP.