Taiwan is investigating 11 Chinese firms for alleged illegal poaching of semiconductor and other high-tech talent.
The Ministry of Justice Investigation Bureau announced the probe in an official statement released on March 30.
More than 185 agents searched 49 locations and questioned 90 people between March 16 and 26, according to the bureau.
The coordinated operation targeted Chinese companies suspected of recruiting Taiwanese engineers without approval.
The firms allegedly disguised their mainland Chinese ownership by setting up operations under names of foreign-funded shell firms or by establishing unauthorized offices.
Taiwanese law prohibits Chinese investment in certain parts of the semiconductor supply chain, including chip design, and requires reviews for other areas such as chip packaging….
Taiwan Investigates 11 Chinese Firms in Semiconductor Talent Poaching
