Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party has expelled five party members suspected of spying for China, all of whom had worked with Taiwan's government, including one who worked in President Lai Ching-te's office.
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00:00Taiwan's ruling Democratic Progressive Party has expelled five members suspected of spying for China.
00:07All five had worked with Taiwan's government.
00:10One was a consultant in President Lai Tingde's office,
00:13and another was an aide to Joseph Wu when he served as foreign minister.
00:18Wu is now the National Security Council chief.
00:21The DPP's Central Evaluation Committee chair is urging party members and the public
00:26to be extra vigilant of China's infiltration efforts.
00:51The number of Taiwanese people charged with spying for China has increased in recent years,
00:56according to Taiwan's National Security Bureau.