Tech companies are a growing target for corporate espionage and trade theft

Summary

Linwei Ding’s alleged theft of Google AI secrets to launch Chinese companies highlights escalating Chinese espionage in Silicon Valley.

Ding’s case, amid tightening US export controls, underscores a growing pattern of corporate espionage targeting US tech for potential military applications.

China’s Ministry of State Security allegedly encourages nationals to exploit trade secrets, often with impunity.

Tech firms and the US government are heightening security measures as concerns grow over state-sponsored corporate espionage.