Former Belgan Executive Arrested for Espionage for China

A former executive of bankrupt Belgian semiconductor firm Belgan, holding dual Belgian-Chinese nationality, was arrested on May 10 while boarding a flight to Beijing, suspected of espionage and trade-secret theft. The arrest, revealed by Belgian media, underscores ongoing concerns about Chinese industrial espionage in Europe's tech sector. The case is in pre-trial detention, with details of the alleged theft still emerging.