Taiwan probes 11 Chinese firms for illegal poaching of tech talent

Most people don't know that most anti China sentiment is powered by the cold war era propaganda machines from the US and UK when they were trying to contain Communism. The US [Island Chain Strategy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Island_chain_strategy) still exists and is why you see the US so heavily involved in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. This isn't an argument to say that they didn't have valid reasons to begin with or that China is perfect, but it's to point out that the media is designed to always say they're bad no matter what. Even when the US makes trade deals with China, they still slander China and their ideology.

Brother it’s your own article. Why not read it? > It said ⁠Chinese companies under investigation disguised their ownership by setting up operations in Taiwan under the ​names of foreign-funded shell firms, or by establishing offices without authorisation, to recruit talent and conduct ​business illegally in Taiwan.

lol bro.. When you’re poaching someone, regardless of their original pay high or low, you are going to pay more than what they are currently making. Doesn’t make their original pay low. It’s like saying Huawei gives uber chief autonomous driving developer 3x what he/she is making.

Read your own article bro, don't just read headlines. How embarrassing for an anarchist. TAIPEI, March 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan said on ‌Monday 11 Chinese firms are being investigated for alleged illegal poaching of semiconductor and other high‑tech talent, stepping up efforts to curb technology outflows amid rising geopolitical tensions with Beijing. More than 185 agents searched 49 locations ​and questioned 90 people this month in a coordinated investigation targeting Chinese firms suspected ​of recruiting Taiwanese engineers in Taiwan without approval, Taiwan's Investigation Bureau said. **It said ⁠Chinese companies under investigation disguised their ownership by setting up operations in Taiwan under the ​names of foreign-funded shell firms, or by establishing offices without authorisation, to recruit talent and conduct ​business illegally in Taiwan.** Beijing claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says ​only the island's people can decide their future. **Taiwanese law prohibits Chinese investment in some parts of ​the semiconductor supply chain, including chip design, and requires reviews for other areas such as chip packaging, making ‌it ⁠difficult for Chinese chip companies to operate on the island legally.** # SCRAMBLE FOR CHIP TALENT The companies under investigation include electronics manufacturer Huaqin Technology [(603296.SS), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/603296.SS), mobile power device maker Anker Innovations [(300866.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300866.SZ), semiconductor and printed circuit board equipment producer Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment , power semiconductor manufacturer Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co Ltd [(300373.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300373.SZ), ​and chip designer SG ​Micro [(300661.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300661.SZ). Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic ⁠Technology said on Tuesday it has complied with laws and regulations of various regions, adding that Taiwanese authorities last week visited its local unit ​as part of the investigation. The company declined to disclose more details ​as the ⁠case remains under investigation and its business operations continue as normal. The other companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. China's scramble for chip talent and expertise has intensified as Beijing pushes ⁠for self-reliance ​in advanced semiconductors, amid a deepening tech rivalry with ​the U.S. A special task force set up in late 2020 has handled more than [100 similar cases](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-investigates-16-chinese-firms-poaching-high-tech-talent-2025-08-07/) involving suspected illegal recruitment ​and business activities by Chinese companies, the bureau said.

did you read literally anything more than the headline?

read the damn article, that is not the issue. it's the illegal conduct of business operations without proper authorised business registration. and those of you upvoting, read the damn article. pasted it here because none of you will ever click to read. TAIPEI, March 31 (Reuters) - Taiwan said on ‌Monday 11 Chinese firms are being investigated for alleged illegal poaching of semiconductor and other high‑tech talent, stepping up efforts to curb technology outflows amid rising geopolitical tensions with Beijing. More than 185 agents searched 49 locations ​and questioned 90 people this month in a coordinated investigation targeting Chinese firms suspected ​of recruiting Taiwanese engineers in Taiwan without approval, Taiwan's Investigation Bureau said. It said ⁠**Chinese companies under investigation disguised their ownership by setting up operations in Taiwan under the ​names of foreign-funded shell firms, or by establishing offices without authorisation, to recruit talent and conduct ​business illegally in Taiwan.** Beijing claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory and has never renounced the use of force to bring the island under its control. Taiwan strongly objects to China's sovereignty claims and says ​only the island's people can decide their future. **Taiwanese law prohibits Chinese investment in some parts of ​the semiconductor supply chain, including chip design, and requires reviews for other areas such as chip packaging, making ‌it ⁠difficult for Chinese chip companies to operate on the island legally.** # SCRAMBLE FOR CHIP TALENT The companies under investigation include electronics manufacturer Huaqin Technology [(603296.SS), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/603296.SS), mobile power device maker Anker Innovations [(300866.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300866.SZ), semiconductor and printed circuit board equipment producer Circuit Fabology Microelectronics Equipment , power semiconductor manufacturer Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co Ltd [(300373.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300373.SZ), ​and chip designer SG ​Micro [(300661.SZ), opens new tab](https://www.reuters.com/markets/companies/300661.SZ). Yangzhou Yangjie Electronic ⁠Technology said on Tuesday it has complied with laws and regulations of various regions, adding that Taiwanese authorities last week visited its local unit ​as part of the investigation. The company declined to disclose more details ​as the ⁠case remains under investigation and its business operations continue as normal. The other companies did not immediately respond to Reuters requests for comment. China's scramble for chip talent and expertise has intensified as Beijing pushes ⁠for self-reliance ​in advanced semiconductors, amid a deepening tech rivalry with ​the U.S. A special task force set up in late 2020 has handled more than [100 similar cases](https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/taiwan-investigates-16-chinese-firms-poaching-high-tech-talent-2025-08-07/) involving suspected illegal recruitment ​and business activities by Chinese companies, the bureau said.

Much earlier than that, Alexander Hamilton made it official US policy to poach people and steal tech from overseas.

The entire reason these companies are “under investigation” is because Taiwan doesn’t want employees switching over to them, so they’re trying to make it illegal. It’s like banning your competition because they offer superior services. In this case, it’s superior pay. Funny how quickly people are willing to support anti-worker practices like this just because they don’t like China