China’s spy war on Taiwan: How Beijing is stealing secrets before any invasion

As China stages record military drills around Taiwan, a quieter and more dangerous battle is unfolding inside the island. Beijing is recruiting soldiers, veterans, civil servants and political insiders using money, debt traps and covert networks to steal Taiwan’s most sensitive defence secrets. Authorities warn leaked intelligence could weaken Taiwan’s ability to fight and give China a decisive advantage from the very first minute of a future conflict.