Recent String of Alleged Chinese Theft of U.S. Trade Secrets Stokes Tensions
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Linwei Ding, a Google software engineer, allegedly stole 500 files containing important Google AI secrets and marketed himself in China as an AI expert. He has pleaded not guilty to federal charges.
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Days later, the owners of a Chinese company were charged with conspiring to steal Tesla battery secrets. China denies involvement in commercial espionage.
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Microsoft's email software was recently compromised by Chinese hackers, granting access to a U.S. official's account.
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In 2021, a Chinese national was accused of stealing Apple's self-driving car technology and fleeing to China.
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Experts say China's theft of trade secrets has boosted its economy while costing U.S. jobs and industries, with losses estimated at $600 billion per year.