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Former Hydro-Québec Researcher Charged with Economic Espionage

10/17/2025

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Yuesheng Wang, a former Hydro-Québec researcher, faces economic espionage charges for allegedly aiding China.
His trial began after an unauthorized March 2022 paper prompted an internal investigation.
Wang has pleaded not guilty to using confidential Hydro-Québec research to aid Chinese entities in battery technology commercialization.
Testimony showed he disclosed collaborations with Chinese institutions.
Judge Jean-Philippe Marcoux oversees the case and highlights intellectual property and security concerns at Hydro-Québec's research facilities.

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Story summary

Yuesheng Wang, a former Hydro-Québec researcher, faces economic espionage charges for allegedly aiding China.
His trial began after an unauthorized March 2022 paper prompted an internal investigation.
Wang has pleaded not guilty to using confidential Hydro-Québec research to aid Chinese entities in battery technology commercialization.
Testimony showed he disclosed collaborations with Chinese institutions.
Judge Jean-Philippe Marcoux oversees the case and highlights intellectual property and security concerns at Hydro-Québec's research facilities.