The Lai Ching-te administration is intensifying efforts to resist Chinese political warfare and subversion through aggressive espionage prosecution and travel restrictions.

The Lai Ching-te administration is aggressively pursuing measures to counter the People’s Republic of China’s efforts to subvert Taiwan’s political system. To combat espionage, the administration indicted 64 individuals in 2024, a significant increase from previous years. These efforts include sentencing military personnel for leaking classified secrets and prosecuting influencers who advocate for a Chinese military takeover. To protect national security, the administration also implemented stricter travel regulations. Serving government officials and active-duty military personnel are now barred from attending major PRC events, such as the 80th-anniversary military parade, to avoid appearing subservient to Beijing’s "one China" principle. Additionally, the administration restricted government personnel from attending the Straits Forum in Xiamen to limit the influence of the PRC's "united front" activities. These administrative actions allow Taiwan to assert its sovereignty and resist Chinese political warfare without requiring immediate approval from the opposition-controlled Legislative Yuan. These low-risk, legally grounded measures aim to secure Taiwan's independence against persistent Chinese infiltration.

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