BANGKOK (AP) — A Taiwanese court on Tuesday sentenced a woman who advocated for spouses born in mainland China to seven years in prison, after finding her guilty of conspiring with Chinese government officials and proxies to influence Taiwanese politics. The community has been viewed with suspicion amid rising tensions between China and Taiwan. Taiwan’s government said Hsu’s case involved gaining intelligence for mainland China and influencing Taiwanese politics. Later, Hsu also campaigned for Ko Wen-je, a presidential candidate and TPP founder, at their instructions, prosecutors said. In 2025, Taiwan deported three Chinese spouses for advocating for reunification with China using military force.