Peter Mattis
Peter Mattis is the president of the Jamestown Foundation, a think tank focused on issues of international relations and security. He is recognized for his expertise on China, particularly regarding its espionage tactics and geopolitical strategies. Mattis has voiced concerns about the growing threat of Chinese infiltration in Taiwan, emphasizing the unique scale and malign intent behind Beijing's espionage efforts, which he argues pose a fundamental challenge to Taiwan's sovereignty and national security.
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Mattis said he also thought Cao’s comments were not accurate.
‘Makes no sense’: experts doubt pause in US arms sale to Taiwan is due to Iran war | Taiwan
United Kingdom· 2026-05-27
One of the highlights of the inauguration ceremony yesterday was a key briefing by Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation in Washington.
Uncrewed vehicle alliance launched - Taipei Times
Taiwan· 2025-12-20
Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation, discussed Taiwan's national defense preparedness and US-China relations.
Taiwan must step up defense: expertTaiwan· 2025-10-26
Jamestown Foundation president Peter Mattis told an international forum in Taipei yesterday.
Beijing wants new global order, Wu and Mattis warnTaiwan· 2025-10-21
Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation, wrote that the most effective counter to China’s oil rigs was the combination of presence and publicity.
EDITORIAL: China’s ‘gray zone’ escalationTaiwan· 2025-09-11Peter Mattis is president of the Jamestown Foundation and a former intelligence analyst.
Taiwan needs real-time awareness - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2025-09-09The CECC hearing was also attended by Jamestown Foundation president Peter Mattis.
Fan Yun tells US hearing about Chinese threatsTaiwan· 2025-07-24
Jamestown Foundation president Peter Mattis is part of the second panel of the hearing.
Fan Yun to tell US committee about alleged PRC actionsTaiwan· 2025-07-19
Peter Mattis, a former CIA counterintelligence analyst, emphasized the need to depoliticize the spying issue in Taiwan.
‘Depoliticize’ spying issue, analyst saysTaiwan· 2025-04-25
Peter Mattis, former analyst for the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), said China has displayed a 'persistent focus' on military police command and therefore the presidential security camp.
Taiwan warned by US experts of CCP’s expansion of infiltrationTaiwan· 2025-04-25
Peter Mattis, a former CIA analyst, commented on the risks of American diplomats being seduced by Chinese state security agents.
Why the US is banning diplomats from dating Chinese nationals
Ghana· 2025-04-06
Peter Mattis, a former CIA analyst and chairman of the Jamestown Foundation, noted that there have been cases of Chinese agents enticing U.S. diplomats.
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Hong Kong· 2025-04-03
Peter Mattis is a former CIA analyst who commented on the risks of Chinese agents seducing U.S. diplomats.
EE.UU. prohíbe a su personal en China mantener relaciones románticas o sexuales con chinos
Dominican Republic· 2025-04-03Peter Mattis is a former CIA analyst and president of The Jamestown Foundation who discussed the implications of Chinese agents seducing American diplomats.
US bans government personnel in China from romantic or sexual relations with Chinese citizens
Australia· 2025-04-03Peter Mattis, president of the Jamestown Foundation, highlighted the unique scale and malign purpose of espionage threats to Taiwan.
Experts warn of a growing threat from inside TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-03-22
