https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-alleged-chinese-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-alleged-chinese-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-alleged-chinese-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijing#u62125Wed, 09 Sep 2026 01:48:29 +0000Belgian authorities arrested a Belgian-Chinese former researcher suspected of stealing semiconductor trade secrets for China. Prosecutors allege the individual transferred proprietary gallium nitride technology from BelGaN to a Chinese competitor. The suspect now faces trial for industrial espionage. The case has intensified European concerns regarding Chinese efforts to acquire sensitive chip technology through illicit means.Why it mattersGallium nitride is a critical material for high-efficiency power electronics. This incident occurs as European nations increase scrutiny of intellectual pro