Details of two executed spies for Taiwan revealed

China yesterday revealed detailed evidence behind the conviction and execution of two Chinese men who spied for Taiwan and stole missile secrets.

Wo Weihan, 59, a bio-scientist, was executed last Friday for passing information on the mainland's missile guidance systems to a group linked to intelligence agencies in Taiwan. Guo Wanjun, 66, a member of Wo's spy ring, was also executed last Friday.

The Global Times reported yesterday that Wo started spying in October 1989, when he was a still a PhD candidate in Germany. Born in Heilongjiang province, Wo graduated from Harbin University in 1981, majoring in medical science, the report said.