Most likely because it is institutionalized to steal IP and stolen IP is seen as more valuable than homegrown IP. The actors are financially incentivized by the

Most likely because it is institutionalized to steal IP and stolen IP is seen as more valuable than homegrown IP. The actors are financially incentivized by the company for any stolen tech (per the indictment). Add Chinese culture of pleasing the boss and you have the perfect recipe for this kind of behaviour.