'Contact portal' introduced for political, military, economic, and social intelligence gathering, though skeptics warn disinformation will pose a challenge.
Taiwan's newly launched website, designed to enable secure transmission of intelligence-related data from mainland Chinese sources, has ignited discussion regarding its feasibility.
The agency stated that the initiative was based on methods used by intelligence organizations in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Israel.
It pointed to public discontent on the mainland concerning the economy, political oppression, and societal issues, asserting that an increasing number of mainland Chinese individuals have been reaching out to Taiwan-affiliated agencies to offer information.
The website provides security advice for potential informants, such as using foreign-brand devices, virtual private networks, and anonymous internet connections.
The announcement drew skepticism from opposition legislators and online commentators.