I want proof that the motive was in any way, shape, or form, related to or sponsored by a foreign government under the cover of university research. Not speculation based -solely- on the nationality or ethnicity of the accused.
Suggesting a foreign government could be leaping to conclusions as well, given domestic activists with an agenda may do the same thing. A linux kernel backdoor is valuable to a lot of different interests. Hence why counter-intelligence should be involved.
However, I just looked at the names of the people involved and I don't know. Even if they were Taiwanese, that's an allied country, so I wouldn't expect it. Who were you thinking of?