Companies

Taiwan moves to arrest OnePlus CEO over illegal hiring, steps up push against China

January 14, 2026

Taiwanese authorities have issued an arrest warrant for OnePlus CEO Pete Lau, accusing him of illegal hiring practices that involved the recruitment of over 70 Taiwanese engineers since 2014. This action is part of Taiwan's broader effort to protect its tech industry and engineering talent amid rising tensions with China.

Taiwan moves to arrest OnePlus CEO over illegal hiring, steps up push against China

Credit: Livemint

Key Highlights

Pete Lau is accused of orchestrating an illegal hiring network for Taiwanese engineers.
Over 70 engineers have reportedly been recruited illegally since 2014.
The arrest warrant reflects Taiwan's campaign against talent poaching by Chinese tech firms.
This move is part of Taiwan's efforts to safeguard its semiconductor and engineering sectors.

Tech News OnePlus

Sources

This quick summary is automatically generated using AI based on reports from multiple news sources. The content has not been reviewed or verified by humans. For complete details, accuracy, and context, please refer to the original published articles.

Taiwan moves to arrest OnePlus CEO over illegal hiring, steps up push against China

Key Highlights

Sources

Related Stories

Q3 growth lends support to Groww’s high valuation

Reliance earnings preview: Investors want firm timelines for Jio's IPO, completion of new projects

FDI inflows into UP surge as electronics projects gain ground, says additional chief secretary Deepak Kumar