Taiwan has accused several Chinese semiconductor companies of illegally recruiting its engineers and stealing proprietary technologies as part of its efforts to boost its semiconductor production capabilities. A recent investigation identified eight Chinese firms, including Naura Technology, as violators of Taiwanese law, reports Bloomberg.
According to Taiwan's top intelligence and investigative agency, Naura Technology, a maker of etching and chemical vapor deposition tools trying to make its lithography tools, unlawfully hired engineers to develop chipmaking tools in Taiwan. The report does not disclose whether it hired etching or lithography specialists. Still, this recruitment is seen as part of a broader effort by Chinese companies to gain a competitive edge in the semiconductor industry by poaching experienced engineers from Taiwanese companies.
