Retired Major Convicted as Chinese Spy, Enlists Military Sons; Sentenced to 16 Years

A retired Taiwanese army major, Li Haipeng, has been sentenced for his involvement in a Chinese espionage ring that included his own sons. Li was accused of being recruited by China and subsequently drawing in his former colleague, ex-major Li Wensheng, and his two active-duty sons, Li Yusheng and Li Chuyang, into the operation.

Over a period spanning five to six years, the group allegedly worked to steal highly classified military information and deliver it to Chinese intelligence services. The investigation revealed a significant breach of national security, with sensitive data being compromised.

The Taiwan High Court, in its second review of the case, delivered stern judgments. Li Haipeng received a sentence of eleven years and six months for violating the Anti-Corruption Act. However, his son, Li Chuyang, who held active military status, faced a more severe penalty. He was sentenced to sixteen years imprisonment under the Army, Navy, and Air Force Criminal Act and for aiding enemy espionage activities.