DEFENSE / 62 military personnel hold Chinese 'residence permit': Minister
04/16/2025 06:33 PM
Sixty-two active-duty military officers and soldiers currently hold a residence permit issued by the Chinese government and cannot do jobs related to collecting intelligence and confidential data, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) said Wednesday.
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