Reported about 1 year ago
Investigated by Chiu Wan-rou and Wu Kuei-yen on June 11, 2024, at 8:30 am, this mainland Chinese stowaway, claiming to seek freedom, was revealed to be a retired PLA Navy Lieutenant Colonel and had previously served as a ship captain. The Defense Minister, Gu Li-hsiung, did not rule out the possibility of grey-zone coercion, emphasizing the need for heightened alertness. Despite a thorough escape plan for stowaway, questions arise about potential higher-level direction behind the scheme. An analysis from a lawyer suggests that unless violating national security laws, initiating an organization, or stealing core technology, severe penalties are unlikely. The mainland has recently detained a retired military officer fishing in Kinmen, even as negotiations for prisoner exchange are considered by legislators.
Source: YAHOO