As a counter-point, or rather additional info, I read this comment in MoA. I guess one needs to check Nikkei Asian Review (paywalled unfortunately).
Aug 12, 2020 TAIPEI -- Two Chinese government-backed chip projects have together hired more than 100 veteran engineers and managers from Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., the world's leading chipmaker, since last year, multiple sources have told the Nikkei Asian Review.
Two Chinese government-backed chip projects (i.e. mainland?)