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Taiwan party chairman detained in election-funding investigation
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Prosecutors disclose court-approved detention
Taiwan prosecutors disclosed on November 8 that a court had approved detaining Taiwan People’s Communist Party chairman Lin Te-wang over alleged Chinese funding and instructions for a local election campaign, CNA reported. Prosecutors cited concerns about flight or interference with evidence. Another party member was released on NT$50,000 bail with residential restrictions. Local elections are scheduled for November 28. The custody decision does not establish guilt; the funding claims remain allegations.
CNA: Taiwan People's Communist Party chief detained in China funding probe · Taiwan detains Communist Party leader over alleged Chinese sponsorship in election