Taiwan has convicted and sentenced industrial spies up to 10 years in prison for attempting to steal trade secrets from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the world's largest chip foundry.
The sentences target individuals involved in espionage operations against TSMC, one of the most critical companies in global semiconductor supply chains. TSMC's proprietary manufacturing processes and designs represent billions in intellectual property.
The conviction underscores escalating tensions around semiconductor technology theft, particularly amid U.S.-China competition over chip dominance. Taiwan has strengthened legal penalties for corporate espionage in recent years to protect its industry leaders.
TSMC produces chips for major clients including Apple, Nvidia, and AMD. The company operates under Taiwan's national security framework, making theft of its secrets a serious criminal matter.
The case follows multiple attempts by foreign entities to acquire TSMC technology through various means, from recruitment of employees to cyberattacks. Taiwan's courts have previously handed down stiff sentences in similar cases to deter future espionage efforts.
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