Belgian authorities detained a 52-year-old Chinese dual national on suspicion of semiconductor espionage in May 2026; the man, a former senior executive at Belgian microchip maker Belgan, was arrested at Brussels airport before boarding a flight to Beijing.
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Belgium detains Chinese man on suspicion of semiconductor espionage reuters.com
Prosecutors said the man used to hold a senior position at Belgian microchip maker Belgan.
The prosecutors said the 52-year old man, who lives in Belgium, was arrested in May at Belgium's Zaventem airport, before boarding a flight to Beijing.