Political cohesion on national security necessary: Security Chief
RTI (Radio Taiwan International)
21 May, 2025
Mary Anne Sioco
Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) Director-General Tsai Ming-yen (蔡明彥) on Wednesday warned that China's military expansion in the region is intensifying. Tsai also stressed the importance of having a common understanding of national security among Taiwan's political parties.
Following President Lai Ching-te's (賴清德) national address on Tuesday, in which he announced plans to hold a national security briefing for opposition party leaders, Tsai explained that the government hopes to foster bipartisan understanding of the increasing security threats, especially those posed by China.
Tsai notes Beijing's increasing use of Taiwan's open society to carry out united front infiltration efforts. He says the briefings are a critical first step, intended to help shape a common framework for understanding these threats. He adds that participation from all parties is essential, whether promoting national security policies, revising legislation, or developing global economic strategies.
Tsai says that the Presidential Office has already begun preparations and that the NSB will fully support and coordinate with the arrangements.
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