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Taiwan cracks down on tech businesses with illegal Chinese ownership —
Taiwan cracks down on tech businesses with illegal Chinese ownership — 166 investigations and at least 36 convictions since 2020
TL;DRTaiwan investigated 166 tech firms for illegal Chinese ownership, securing 36+ convictions since 2020.
Why it matters: Reveals how foreign actors recruit local semiconductor talent, escalating IP theft risks in chip manufacturing.
Taiwan's top investigative agency has been tracking Chinese businesses operating on the island without proper authority and shutting them down. These companies have been hiring Taiwanese experts to help with their semiconductor research and development.
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