China's Stealthy Talent Grab in Taiwan: A Tech War Intensifies
2025-03-31
Taiwan's Investigation Bureau exposed how multiple Chinese tech companies secretly poached Taiwanese high-tech talent, particularly in chip design and manufacturing, by establishing shell companies in Taiwan to hide their Chinese connections. These companies used intermediaries in places like Singapore to circumvent Taiwanese laws, attracting engineers from companies like Intel and Microsoft to work on projects, including those supporting China's 'East Data, West Compute' strategy. This not only threatens Taiwan's tech industry but also raises concerns about the potential use of Taiwanese technology for China's military ambitions.