Taiwan Tightens up on Technology Leaks
EETimes.com - Taiwan seeks to increase penalties for technology transfers. Seems to me that the US has already let the cat out of the bag.SHANGHAI, China — Citing national security and the public interest as reasons for acting, the executive branch of Taiwan's government is seeking to tighten the rules that are intended to control technology transfers off the island, a move that is believed to be targeted at China.
Taiwan's Cabinet approved changes this week in a draft law that would increase penalties for the transfer of "sensitive technology", which includes semiconductor and LCD manufacturing processes, as well as biotechnology and aerospace, among others. Fines levied against companies or individual violators could run as high as $950,000, a three-fold increase. Jail time would be as long as seven years, and more than 10 years for repeat offenders.
Taiwan isn't backing off, in their their message to China.
posted by Liberty @ 3:01 PM
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