Chang Hsien-yi
Chang Hsien-yi is a former Taiwanese nuclear engineer and CIA informant who played a pivotal role in exposing Taiwan's clandestine nuclear weapons program during the 1980s. After defecting to the United States in 1988, he provided crucial intelligence that led the U.S. to pressure Taipei into halting its nuclear ambitions, which were nearing completion. His actions remain controversial in Taiwan, with some viewing him as a traitor while others recognize his efforts to prevent potential conflict with China.
Born on Jan 01, 1942 (83 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 1 | 5.00 | 0.02% | +0% | 331,002,651 | 60,457 | $21,000,000 | 3,836$ |
| Totals | 1 | 331,002,651 | 60,457 | $21,000,000 | 3,836$ |
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Chang Hsien-yi was a leading figure in Taiwan’s nuclear weapons project and a CIA informant who exposed the program to the United States.
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