Taiwan cracks down on tech businesses with illegal Chinese ownership — 166 investigations and at least 36 convictions since 2020
Taiwan is intensifying enforcement against Chinese-owned tech companies operating illegally via shell companies. Since 2020, the MJIB has investigated 166 cases, resulting in at least 36 convictions. The majority of convicted firms (33 of 36) were semiconductor R&D and design companies. The article details Taiwan's 'silicon shield' strategy and concerns over talent poaching and trade secret theft, citing companies like Xiaomi, OnePlus, Oppo, and SMIC.
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