Taipei, Sept. 5 -- Taiwan has raised concerns over what it describes as growing risks faced by young Taiwanese travelling to China, warning that seemingly attractive employment opportunities and cultural exchanges could expose them to scams, political influence campaigns and detention, as reported by The Taipei Times.

According to The Taipei Times, Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Secretary-General Luo Wen-jia said Beijing's efforts to attract Taiwanese youths increasingly combine tourism, cultural exchanges and economic incentives with activities associated with its "united front" strategy. Luo stated that Chinese organisers of tours and exchange programs may incorporate political activities designed to influence or indoctrinate partic...