Taiwan’s spy cases continue to emerge, with reports of members being expelled from the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). Following the cases of Sheng Chu-ying from former Legislative Yuan President You Si-kun’s office and Presidential Office advisor Wu Shang-yu being expelled from the DPP, the New Taipei City branch announced today that party members Qiu Shiyuan and Huang Quirong are implicated in espionage cases and have been expelled from the party.
The DPP New Taipei City branch stated that party members Qiu Shiyuan (former Deputy Director of the DPP Democratic Academy) and Huang Quirong (special assistant to a DPP New Taipei City councilor) severely compromised national security and tarnished the reputation of the DPP. In response, the New Taipei City branch held a joint meeting of the executive committee and the disciplinary committee, where it was proposed by the executive committee and unanimously decided by the disciplinary committee to expel the two individuals for the most severe violations, in accordance with the DPP Disciplinary Decision Act, Article 38. Further action will be reported to the party’s central authorities.
The New Taipei City branch emphasized its commitment to integrity, diligence, and love for the homeland, stating that anyone involved in betraying the country or engaging in actions that harm the people through infiltration or united front strategies should face strict sanctions without leniency.
In a previous statement, the DPP Chiayi County branch announced the expulsion of Wu Shang-yu, an advisor employed by the Presidential Office, who was allegedly recruited by Chinese Communist intelligence agencies to act as a spy, betraying Taiwan while operating close to President Lai Ching-te. The branch’s disciplinary committee passed a resolution to expel Wu Shang-yu from the party.
The Chiayi County branch stated that Wu Shang-yu’s actions had severely damaged the DPP’s reputation and involved national security concerns. Consequently, the county branch swiftly initiated disciplinary procedures and unanimously decided on the most severe measure of expulsion in accordance with the established process to report to the party’s central authorities.
On April 2nd, the DPP Changhua County branch issued a statement on its Facebook page regarding reports of espionage investigations involving Sheng Chu-ying. Following verification by the party central authorities that Sheng joined the DPP in May 2024 and had been a member for less than a year, the Changhua County branch swiftly referred the case to the disciplinary process and unanimously decided on the most severe punishment of expulsion.
The Changhua County branch condemned Sheng Chu-ying’s actions involving activities that impede national security and emphasized the need for unity in countering continuous infiltration threats posed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). They called for a united front across party lines to prevent CCP infiltration and safeguard the security of the Taiwanese people.
April 7th was declared “Freedom of Speech Day” by President Lai Ching-te of the Republic of China (Taiwan). He highlighted a significant increase in the number of individuals prosecuted for espionage-related offenses, with 64 people facing charges, four times higher than in 2021. These individuals were found to have received financial support from the CCP and collaborated in CCP actions aimed at undermining Taiwan’s democratic and constitutional system.
President Lai pointed out that CCP influence extends to party workers in power as well as opposition parties across various sectors. He expressed concern over recent CCP military exercises employing significant naval and air forces, threatening the people of Taiwan to abandon their love for the country, freedom, and democracy. These acts challenging international order and disrupting the status quo have drawn condemnation from the international community.
“Faced with threats from China, the government will take proactive measures,” stated President Lai. He emphasized that when individuals cooperate with China to advocate for aggression, subversion, or disruption of Taiwan’s democratic system, the government will take action to maintain order and protect national security.