Taiwan's prosecutors have indicted a former TSMC deputy manager for allegedly stealing semiconductor trade secrets. Authorities mark this as the first National Security Act case involving China.
The indictment represents a significant escalation in Taiwan's efforts to protect its semiconductor industry, the world's most advanced chipmaking sector. TSMC, the Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, is a critical supplier to global tech companies and maintains proprietary manufacturing processes worth billions.
The case underscores growing tensions over intellectual property protection in the semiconductor industry, where trade secrets are fiercely guarded. China has long sought access to advanced chipmaking technology, and security officials have identified corporate espionage as a persistent threat.
Details regarding what specific trade secrets were allegedly stolen and whether the executive had ties to Chinese entities remain limited. The prosecution's invocation of the National Security Act signals authorities viewed the alleged theft as a threat to Taiwan's national interests.
The case comes amid broader geopolitical competition over semiconductor dominance between the U.S., China, and Taiwan.
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