The Intermediate People's Court of Linyi City, Shandong Province concluded the case of Zhang Chao (formerly named Zhang Zhichao) applying for state compensation in accordance with the law. On January 26, it paid a compensation of 3.32 million yuan to the compensation claimant Zhang Chao in accordance with the law.

According to relevant legal provisions, Linyi Intermediate People's Court fully listened to the opinions of Zhang Chao and his attorney. The two parties conducted multiple negotiations and reached an agreement on compensation-related matters. Linyi Intermediate People's Court made a compensation decision in accordance with the law. The compensation comprehensively took into account the specific circumstances of Zhang Chao's restriction of personal freedom and mental damage, the local average living standard and other factors.