Taiwan Investigates SMIC for Alleged Talent Poaching and Technology Access Scheme

Authorities raided 34 locations and interrogated 90 individuals as part of a probe into allegations that SMIC used a shell company to recruit Taiwanese engineers.

• Taiwan's Investigation Bureau is probing whether China's SMIC illegally recruited Taiwanese engineers to gain access to advanced semiconductor technology.
• Investigators allege that SMIC operated a subsidiary in Taiwan disguised as a Samoa-based company to target local talent.
• Raids were conducted at 34 locations, and 90 individuals were interrogated as part of a broader investigation into 11 Chinese tech firms.
• Since 2020, Taiwan has investigated over 100 cases of alleged Chinese efforts to poach engineers and steal semiconductor know-how.
• SMIC has not yet responded to the allegations, which highlight its efforts to build China's semiconductor capabilities despite U.S. export restrictions.

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