In a Monday Foreign Affairs and National Defense meeting in the Legislature, Defense Minister Wellington Koo (顧立雄) reported on domestic submarine construction progress.

Earlier last week, Koo spoke on the difficulty of delivering the "Haikun" prototype before November, citing electromechanical and control systems integration issues. His comments triggered public worry that the domestic submarine construction plan may fail. Koo stated, "I remain confident that the entire submarine can be completed, but these current tests and adjustments will still take time. After today's confidential briefing, we will ask the Navy to provide a more complete explanation of the details that can be made public."

Over the weekend, the Taichung District Prosecutors' Office indicted Hai Feng Brigade naval officer surnamed Tsai (蔡) on corruption charges after he allegedly sold sensitive Hsiung Feng II anti-ship missiles to a Chinese intelligence agent. Formal charges were also brought against a former Hai Feng Brigade officer surnamed Lin (林), who was also involved. Koo explained that this case was proactively investigated and handled internally, but it highlights areas where the military's counterintelligence and anti-infiltration efforts still need to be strengthened.

Koo reminded that the CCP's constant infiltration efforts demonstrate the severity of the enemy threat currently facing the national army. He called on the public, whether in active duty, retired, or civilian, to remain highly vigilant against this danger.