Taiwan Court Sentences Chinese Woman to 18 Months in Prison for Election Interference

The defendant campaigned for another Chinese woman running for a legislative seat in 2024.

Taiwan Court Sentences Chinese Woman to 18 Months in Prison for Election Interference

TL;DR

  • Zhou Man-zhi, a Chinese national with Taiwanese citizenship, was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
  • The sentence was for violating Taiwan's Anti-Infiltration Act during the 2024 election cycle.
  • Zhou acted under the direction of the CCP's United Front Work Department.
  • She was involved with two China-based groups, the Shaanxi Patriotic Volunteer Association and the China Patriotism Volunteer Association.
  • She campaigned for another Chinese woman running for a legislative seat.