https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-chinese-alleged-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijingContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-chinese-alleged-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijinghttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/belgium-s-arrest-of-chinese-alleged-chip-tech-thief-fuels-european-fear-of-beijing#u61502Tue, 08 Sep 2026 14:26:01 +0000Belgian authorities detained a former researcher on suspicion of industrial espionage involving proprietary semiconductor technology. Prosecutors suspect that chip intellectual property was transferred from BelGaN to a Chinese rival and a mirror company before a collapse. The case has intensified European anxieties regarding Chinese intelligence activities and technology theft. Officials have held the suspect since May, and a second individual remains sought as the accused faces upcoming trial proceedings.Why it mattersThe arrest highlights mounting concerns across Europe about foreign acquisi