Taiwan investigated 166 cases in six years involving companies allegedly hiding China ties while pursuing chip talent and tech, alongside 67 trade-secret probes (Kinling Lo/Rest of World)
Previously unpublished government data reveals the scale of Taiwan's crackdown on Chinese companies accused of hiding their ties …
Taiwan investigated 166 cases in the past six years over firms allegedly concealing links to China while seeking chip talent and technology, along with 67 trade-secret probes in the sector, according to Taiwan's Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau. A Taiwanese engineer who worked for an American company based in Taiwan claimed he was misled about the company's American investment backing and spent most of his time collaborating with Chinese colleagues.
In August 2021, authorities raided the company, alleging illegal operations in Taiwan. Another 18 technology companies were raided as recently as August 5. Taiwan, a global leader in chip manufacturing, has attracted unwanted interference from Chinese competitors accused of illegal investments and talent poaching. Chinese companies have skirted regulations by setting up shell companies or registering operations under non-Chinese nationals.
Taiwan's crackdown on these activities reflects a broader trend to limit China's access to critical technology, including a recent National Security Bureau report warning of China's use of "indirect channels" for talent poaching, technology theft, and acquiring controlled goods to gain advanced chipmaking technologies.
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