The Shilin District Prosecutors' Office said two Taiwanese citizens have been indicted incliuding the OnePlus CEO Pete Lau. They are accused of helping OnePlus illegally run business activities and recruit more than 70 employees in Taiwan. The case falls under laws that regulate ties with China.

Prosecutors said the hired workers were engaged in smartphone software research, development, verification, and testing for OnePlus. Authorities say these activities were carried out without proper approval.

The document linked to the case is dated November 2025. It was first reported by local Taiwanese media earlier this week.

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OnePlus is based in Shenzhen, China. According to its website, it became an independent sub-brand under Oppo in 2021.

Oppo and OnePlus did not immediately respond to requests for comment. China claims Taiwan as its territory and has not ruled out the use of force. Taiwan rejects these claims and says only its people can decide their future.

Taiwan’s strong tech skills have attracted Chinese firms looking for talent. Authorities say some companies use shell firms, overseas fronts, or hiring agencies to hide their links to China. Taiwan has been tightening checks to stop such practices.

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In August 2025, Taiwan said it was investigating 16 Chinese companies for allegedly poaching semiconductor and other high-tech workers, amid fears of sensitive technology leaking out.