Taipei Prosecutors Probe Chinese Software Used in Taiwan Foreign Ministry System – TaiwanPlus

Taipei prosecutors have released four people on bail as they investigate how Chinese-developed cybersecurity software was used in Taiwan’s foreign ministry information management system. A preliminary investigation found that three Taiwanese companies allegedly repackaged Chinese software as locally developed products and won a government contract for their use at Taiwan’s overseas offices beginning in 2023. Taiwan prohibits government agencies from using software designed in China because of national security concerns. The issue was uncovered during a routine cybersecurity audit in December 2025. Authorities are investigating allegations of fraud, forgery and violations of the Government Procurement Act.