US-China tensionsHong Kong chip fab raises U.S. research security concerns: report
Founder of new chip facility previously received U.S. military funding
Liao Yitao, front left, attends a press conference for the launch of the MassPhoton HK facility. (Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks)
PAK YIU, Nikkei staff writer
August 13, 2024 01:50 JST
NEW YORK -- A Chinese scientist who worked on developing photonic technology for the U.S. military is now leading a third-generation semiconductor chip production venture in Hong Kong, raising concerns about U.S. research security, according to a defense policy group in Washington.