A Taiwanese court has sentenced a woman to seven years in prison for conspiring with Chinese officials to influence Taiwanese politicsBANGKOK -- 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. In 2025, Taiwan deported three Chinese spouses for advocating for reunification with China using military force. Last year, a Taiwanese court sentenced four soldiers, including three members of Taiwan President Lai Ching-te's security team, to seven years in prison for giving sensitive information to China.