Seoul Court Upholds Prison Term for Ex-SK Hynix Engineer in Chip Leak Case
An 18-month sentence stands after a former employee transferred CMOS image sensor secrets to Chinese firms while job-hunting, including at Huawei's HiSilicon unit.
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An 18-month sentence stands after a former employee transferred CMOS image sensor secrets to Chinese firms while job-hunting, including at Huawei's HiSilicon unit.

Beijing tightens protection framework for chip designs as domestic semiconductor push intensifies under US export controls

China's Ministry of Commerce counters Washington's model distillation claims, pointing to American companies' use of Chinese AI systems

Nationwide poll reveals public demand for stronger economic security measures as semiconductor industry faces mounting IP risks

Revised legislation targets seedling theft as unauthorized Shine Muscat exports cost the country over $100 million annually

A Suzhou court ruled Molly Tea infringed on the French luxury brand's iconic monogram, ordering damages and public corrections across six platforms

Tokyo positions homegrown character franchises as strategic assets, betting on digital-native mascots to capture overseas markets and Gen Z consumers.

Shenzhen-based Molly Tea used a floral logo closely resembling the French luxury house's protected monogram across its 2,000-store network

Deputy Finance Minister says government is working with guarantee agencies and central bank on alternative credit models for tech startups