Chinese spies sought information on Taiwan while conducting aggressive spying operations in South Korea and utilizing dead drops on Jeju Island.

The entities involved

• China →

  cultural region, ancient civilization, and nation in East Asia; mostly refers to the People's Republic of China in political situation and rarely refers to the Republic of China

  • The European Central Bank is forced to raise interest rates due to energy price shocks from the Iran war and an influx of Chinese exports.Mon 17:49
  • The Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and Europe, is gaining significance in regional trade and energy routes.Mon 17:06
• Jeju Island →

  island south of the Korean peninsula, part of the Jeju Special Autonomous Province of South Korea

  • Jeong has led a partnership with Jeju National University to support macadamia production and forge bilateral relations involving Jeju Island and Korea.Fri 02:24
  • Oriental Brewery is entering the Korean soju market, utilizing water sourced from eastern Jeju Island's volcanic bedrock.Wed 07:47

Related events

• US signals that China's attempts to isolate Taiwan will fail, amid expert commentary on Taiwan's security role.Jul 29
• China deployed frequent patrols around Taiwan and focused strategically on the East and South China Seas.Jun 7
• A seminar was held on Jeju Island regarding regional issues, focusing on shared maritime security concerns and cooperation.Aug 31
• Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung confirmed that the president ordered a broader review and police reform following the disappearance of Jang Mi-ran on Jeju Island.Aug 25