Ex-NSC chief confirms secret China channels

Su Chi, who was chief of the National Security Council (NSC) until earlier this year, said in an interview with the Taipei-based United Daily News that the sensitive channels helped build trust between the longtime foes.

He said the council did not talk directly to authorities on the mainland, but declined to provide details of the secret channels.

“In my office, there were no hotlines. I did not contact them directly. It would have been too risky,” said Su in the interview.

Taiwan's ties with its giant neighbor have improved markedly since President Ma Ying-jeou came to power in May 2008, pledging to boost trade links and allowing in more Chinese tourists.

Taiwan has governed itself since 1949 at the end of a civil war. However, Beijing still considers Taiwan part of its territory and maintains its right to use force should the island move to declare formal independence.

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