Regulations on Permits for Foreigners or Foreign Organizations Engaging in Surveying and Mapping Affairs Article 9

The Central Competent Authority concerned shall carry out the assessment process of the application jointly with the National Security Bureau, the Ministry of National Defense, the central industry supervising authorities and the relevant local government authorities; should the assessment process believe that the work might jeopardize national security, military secrets, or major public benefits, the application would be rejected.
中文原文 外國人或組織從事測繪業務許可辦法第9條
中央主管機關得會同國家安全局、國防部、中央目的事業主管機關及相關地方主管機關審核;經審核認有妨害國家安全、軍事機密或重大公共利益之虞者,駁回之。

English translation for reference only; the Chinese text prevails. Not legal advice.