Beijing Exploits Pro-China Voices to Deepen Infiltration in Taiwan: Analysts

As a Taiwan business group backs a Beijing plan for more access, an expert warns ‘their voices are converted into political signals advantageous to Beijing.’

Republic of China (Taiwan) honor guards hold Taiwanese flags during an event at the Keelung port on March 17, 2025. I-haw Cheng /AFP via Getty Images

The Chinese regime is exploiting the economic demands of Taiwanese business groups to ramp up pressure on Taipei, a tactic experts warn is deepening infiltration of the island and could sway year-end local elections.

The General Chamber of Commerce of the Republic of China—Taiwan’s top business association—rallied industry groups from the travel, hospitality, and food sectors at a press conference on April 20 to back Beijing’s recent policy measures.