TOKYO/TAIPEI -- Taiwanese chipmakers are increasingly the targets of industrial espionage that sends cutting-edge technology to China, as Beijing looks to rapidly boost mainland companies' capabilities amid U.S. export restrictions.
Industrial espionage investigations up 31% as Beijing bolsters companies at home

Three former TSMC engineers were indicted in August on suspicion of stealing chipmaking trade secrets. (Photo by Mina Ashikawa)
TOKYO/TAIPEI -- Taiwanese chipmakers are increasingly the targets of industrial espionage that sends cutting-edge technology to China, as Beijing looks to rapidly boost mainland companies' capabilities amid U.S. export restrictions.