"Guo Hsi Tapes" in Indigenous Submarine Project; Brokers and Shady Interests Behind National Defense

In October 2023, following the launch of the indigenous submarine "Haikun," several audio recordings of former naval consultant Guo Hsi were leaked. The tapes revealed his role as a power broker, interfering in budget allocation and threatening foreign technical assistance contractors during the submarine construction process. Details mentioned in the recordings, such as "NT$300 million" and "starting a company," triggered intense public questioning about potential graft, leaks, and "black-box" operations in this multi-billion dollar national project. While the DPP government champions "Indigenous Defense," the deep ties between decision-makers and controversial figures cast a shadow over the project, highlighting significant risks within the national security system.