Taiwan Launches Investigation into Alleged Classified Reports and Diplomatic Cables Leak

Taiwan is conducting an investigation into a possible leak of official documents, including diplomatic cables and classified reports, related to its bid to join the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP). Some parts of the documents, which were posted on an online message board, are believed to be authentic, while others may have been forged. The origin of the documents is yet to be determined. Taiwan's National Security Bureau (NSB) is looking into the matter and also investigating whether China was involved. The incident comes at a sensitive time for Taiwan, as it prepares for upcoming elections and faces objections from China regarding its CPTPP membership.