
Two Taiwanese executives from Jiin Ming Industry were arrested for allegedly installing mainland Chinese-made chips and camera lenses in military drones supplied to Taiwan's armed forces, marking the second such investigation in two months and intensifying scrutiny over the government's 'non-red' supply chain policy.
AI-generated summary
Taiwan has been working to establish a 'non-red' supply chain for military drones that excludes components and technology from mainland China to enhance national security and reduce dependency.
Investigation into Jiin Ming Industry is the second in two months over prohibited mainland gear in military drones
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Lawrence Chungin Taipei
Published: 9:00am, 14 Oct 2026
Two Taiwanese executives have been arrested for allegedly using mainland Chinese-made components in drones supplied to the island’s military.
It is the second time in two months that a Taiwanese drone supplier has been investigated by the island’s authorities over the alleged use of prohibited mainland components.
The case has intensified opposition scrutiny of the government’s efforts to build a “drone team” based on a “non-red” supply chain that excludes components and technology from mainland China.
Prosecutors in the northern city of Taoyuan said on Monday that Jiin Ming Industry and its subsidiary were suspected of installing mainland-made chips and camera lenses in military drones.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Further investigations into other Taiwanese drone suppliers for use of mainland Chinese components
Likely · Within weeks
Increased opposition pressure on the government to strengthen enforcement of the 'non-red' supply chain policy
Very likely · Within days

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