Kaohsiung: The Taiwan High Court Kaohsiung Branch Court has sentenced three members of the Chinese Unification Promotion Party to prison terms for breaching the National Security Act. The court's decision, delivered on Thursday, affects Chiang (?), Wen (?), and Chu (?), who received sentences of one year, ten months, and six months, respectively. Additionally, Chu was fined NT$50,000 (US$1,510).
According to Focus Taiwan, the court's news release detailed that for conversion into fines, one day counts for NT$1,000. The ruling remains open to appeal. Wen, a party officer, was recruited by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) during his business dealings in China. This recruitment facilitated smoother business operations and personal favors, which led to further recruitment efforts.
The court's statement revealed Wen invited Chu, a retired navy lieutenant, and Chiang, a retired Air Force colonel, to China, where they were successfully recruited. Both ex-military officers subsequently joined the Chinese Unification Promotion Party. The court noted Wen's military background, having spent a year in military school and serving 22 months as a military policeman, before engaging in activities to aid Chinese officials.
Chu and Wen received reduced sentences due to their admission of guilt. Meanwhile, Chiang attempted to recruit a Songshan Air Force Base officer by offering promotions, cash rewards, and invitations abroad. However, his recruitment efforts were unsuccessful, according to the court statement.