Shubhangi Palve
Mao Zedong once said, “If we want to destroy the enemy, we must have two kinds of wars: one is an open war, and the other is a covert war.”
It’s the second kind—the shadowy, silent battle waged through deception, infiltration, and manipulation—that has become a cornerstone of the Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) strategic playbook.
Known as the “covert front,” this form of warfare is not fought on battlefields but within the institutions, alliances, and societies of adversary states.
Its purpose is to create internal chaos, erode trust, and weaken nations from within.
Nowhere is this tactic more evident than in Taiwan.
A Silent Offensive
Over the past year, Taiwan has witnessed a troubling rise in espionage cases implicating not just rogue actors on the fringe but sitting legislators, political aides, and retired military officials, including figures from the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP).
The CCP is no longer merely watching from across the Strait; it’s already inside the house.
The CCP has moved well beyond traditional intelligence gathering. Its agents have reportedly funded and guided armed proxy groups tasked with preparing for “wartime internal support” operations—essentially sabotage and subversion from within if China ever launches an invasion.
Beijing, which sees Taiwan as a breakaway province to be brought under its control—by force if necessary—has ramped up military pressure alongside its covert operations.
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