Tsai Ming-yen
Tsai Ming-yen is the Director-General of Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB), where he plays a crucial role in addressing national security issues amid increasing military and cyber threats from China. He has been actively involved in reporting on China's growing military exercises and cyberattacks aimed at Taiwan, highlighting the need for enhanced intelligence cooperation and defense strategies to protect Taiwan's sovereignty.
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NSB Directorate-General Tsai Ming-yen instructed all bureau personnel 'to face history and to pursue the truth' and 'to declassify and transfer all files in the political archives.'
Martial Law-era files declassified: NSB
Taiwan· 2026-02-23
Tsai Ming-yen confirmed that Taiwan has real-time intelligence exchanges with the Five Eyes alliance.
US, Indo-Pacific fighting cyberthreats - Taipei TimesTaiwan· 2026-01-30
Director-General of Taiwan’s National Security Bureau Tsai Ming-yen said Russia could support China with military logistics if China were to use force against Taiwan.
Russia could support China attack on Taiwan: Taiwan security chiefTaiwan· 2025-12-17
Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of the National Security Bureau, reported on China's actions regarding Taiwan affairs.
NSB monitoring China’s actions abroadTaiwan· 2025-12-17
Tsai Ming-yen is the Director-General of the National Security Bureau of Taiwan.
Taiwan met with national security leaders from 45 countries this year: NSBTaiwan· 2025-12-17National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said this month that Taiwan shares intelligence with international partners when they operate in those waters.
New Zealand navy encounters Taiwan warship during Strait transitTaiwan· 2025-12-09National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen speaks at a meeting of the legislature’s Foreign and National Defense Committee in Taipei yesterday.
China stages mock attacks on ships: NSB headTaiwan· 2025-12-03
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said he had instructed the MIB to conduct internal checks.
Military denies Dutch intelligence meetings reported by ChinaTaiwan· 2025-12-03Tsai Ming-yen, Director-General of the National Security Bureau, discussed military vessel movements through the Taiwan Strait.
Eight countries sent military vessels through Strait this year: NSBTaiwan· 2025-12-03
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said the aim is to belittle Taiwan’s international standing.
FEATURE: Beijing sharpens its language on TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-11-12
Tsai Ming-yen emphasized that Taiwan will maintain active intelligence and surveillance capabilities.
China moderou actividade militar 'com' Taiwan em Outubro
Cabo Verde· 2025-10-31Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen made remarks about Chinese vessels intruding into Taiwan’s territorial waters.
NSB identifies Chinese vessels’ intrusionsTaiwan· 2025-10-29
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said Taiwan rejects Beijing’s ‘patriots’ rule model.
Taiwan rejects Beijing’s ‘patriots’ rule modelTaiwan· 2025-10-29
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen discussed the structural rivalry between the US and China.
Minister thanks Trump and TakaichiTaiwan· 2025-10-29
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen speaks at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei on Oct. 10.
US steps up military drills: NSB reportTaiwan· 2025-10-27Tsai Ming-yen is the NSB Director-General who confirmed the investigation into Huang's activities.
NSB probes funding for surveil, hacking teamsTaiwan· 2025-10-15
Tsai Ming-yen told reporters that the bureau has started investigating the circulation of online videos referencing the election.
Videos prompt review of election lawTaiwan· 2025-10-15
Tsai Ming-yen spoke to reporters about the investigation into foreign interference in the election.
Foreign interference in KMT chair election prompts legal reviewTaiwan· 2025-10-15
Tsai Ming-yen, front left, speaks to lawmakers at the Legislative Yuan in Taipei today.
Prosecutors investigate possible negligence in Guangfu flood responseTaiwan· 2025-10-15
Tsai Ming-yen, the NSB Director-General, dismissed Chinese bounties as 'cognitive warfare'.
NSB chief dismisses Chinese bounties as ‘cognitive warfare’Taiwan· 2025-10-15The appointment was approved by NSB Director-General Tsai Ming-yen.
NSB gets new deputy chief, to aid in trade secret theft casesTaiwan· 2025-08-05
Tsai Ming-yen, Taiwan’s top national security official, made remarks about China's tactics on Taiwan resembling Russia's actions in Crimea.
China’s tactics on Taiwan resemble Russia’s: officialTaiwan· 2025-05-21
NSC Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said that Taipei has already approached Washington to discuss the tariffs.
Tariffs to slow Taiwan’s GDP growth, minister saysTaiwan· 2025-04-09
National Security Bureau Director-General Tsai Ming-yen said today that Taiwan hopes to reach a quick agreement with the US on tariffs.
Taiwan hoping for ‘quick agreement’ on US tariffs: officialTaiwan· 2025-04-09Tsai Ming-yen is the Director-General of the National Security Bureau who presented a report to the Legislative Yuan.
CCP increasing drills, infiltration: NSBTaiwan· 2025-04-08
Tsai Ming-yen is the Director-General of the National Security Bureau who appeared before the Foreign Affairs and National Defense Committee.
NSB reports on CCP propagandaTaiwan· 2025-04-08Tsai Ming-yen is the Director-General of the National Security Bureau who spoke to legislators during a meeting at the Legislative Yuan.
China increasing cyberattacks, military exercises and ‘gray zone’ tactics: NSBTaiwan· 2025-04-08