Overview

• China offered a Taiwanese pilot $15 million to steal a US military helicopter and land it on a Chinese aircraft carrier.
• The pilot, identified as Lieutenant Colonel Hsieh, initially declined the offer but later accepted when the amount was raised.
• Hsieh was arrested in August by Taiwanese authorities, foiling the plan.
• A retired Taiwanese soldier who relayed China's offer was also detained.
• The Taiwanese Defense Ministry has taken measures to minimize damage from the case and is fully cooperating with judiciary probes.