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Taiwanese prosecutors arrested two executives from Jiin Ming Industry for allegedly using mainland China-made components, including chips and camera lenses, in military drones. This incident marks the second such investigation within two months against a Taiwanese drone supplier over the use of prohibited mainland parts. The arrests occurred in Taoyuan, a city in northern Taiwan.

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As of 2026-10-14, two Taiwanese executives from Jiin Ming Industry, a drone supplier, have been arrested for using mainland components in military drones, according to prosecutors in Taoyuan, northern Taiwan. This is the second such incident within two months where Taiwanese companies are investigated for allegedly incorporating prohibited mainland-made parts into their products. The case involves installing mainland-made chips and camera lenses in military drones, which violates regulations aimed at preventing reliance on Chinese technology for defense purposes.

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Chung, L. (2026, October 14). 2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military drones. South China Morning Post. https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3370764/2-taiwanese-executives-arrested-over-mainland-components-military-drones?utm_source=rss_feed

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Jiin Ming Industry Taiwanese Taoyuan

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Jiin Ming Industry ORG · 2× Taiwanese NORP · 2× Taoyuan GPE · 1×

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2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military drones Investigation into Jiin Ming Industry is the second in two months over prohibited mainland gear in military drones 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.

framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-14

2026-10-14 · South China Morning Post

2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military drones · assertive framing

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supplier → arrest → components

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. asserted

Industry → say → drones

2 Taiwanese executives arrested over mainland components in military drones