Targeting Taiwan’s Political Circles Arms Beijing’s Annexation Drive: Analysts
The California woman accused of spying on Taiwan president’s son acted ‘at the direction of Chinese government officials,’ U.S. prosecutors said.
TL;DR
- Analysts believe Beijing aims to meddle in Taiwan's democracy and build leverage for annexation by targeting its political circles.
- A U.S. prosecutor alleged Wanying Heather Zhang is a secret agent of a hostile foreign power.
- Zhang is accused of surveilling Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's son in the U.S. under the direction of Chinese government officials.
- Zhang, a naturalized U.S. citizen, was ordered to remain in custody.