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Taiwan has recently intensified its efforts to combat espionage and threats from China, marking a significant shift in its defense posture. In a notable and unprecedented action, Taiwan charged the captain of a China-linked ship, the Hong Tai 58, with intentionally damaging an undersea cable. This incident occurred back in February when the vessel was detained by the Taiwanese Coast Guard near the site of the cable breakdown. The captain, identified only as Wang, faces legal repercussions, signaling Taiwan's commitment to tackling issues of national security. Traditionally, proving intent in such cases has been a challenge, often complicating prosecutions. Nevertheless, Taiwan appears determined to push back against what it perceives as gray-zone warfare tactics employed by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).