Biden’s executive order is unlikely to stop further visits by top American officials but there are uncertainties ahead, While Beijing is looking to engage the world, it still has the option of retaliation.
In 2021, a Silicon Valley startup called zGlue sold its patents for chiplet technology to a Chinese company called Chipuller.
A study by the Center for Strategic and International Studies found that more than two thirds of the components used by Russia in its military equipment either originated from companies in the US or its allies such as Japan or Germany.
The investment is a sign of Zhen Ding's confidence in the growth of the PCB market in Southeast Asia. The region is home to a number of major electronics manufacturers, such as Samsung, Apple, and Intel.
This investment not only underscores the growing appeal of India as a manufacturing destination but also emphasizes Hon Teng's commitment to harnessing the country's potential.
Intel had hoped to acquire TowerJazz in order to expand its foundry business and compete with TSMC and Samsung.
However, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has blocked the acquisition, citing concerns that it would give Intel too much control over the global semiconductor supply chain.
Japan was once the world's leading producer of semiconductors, but its share of the market has since fallen to around 10%. In recent years, Japan has taken steps to revive its semiconductor industry, and it is determined to reclaim its leading role.
The order is also likely to further strain relations between the US and China. China has already condemned the order, calling it "a Cold War mentality" and "economic coercion."
China's internet giants are snapping up Nvidia's A800 processors amid fear of a US ban. The processors are in high demand because they are well-suited for AI applications. The internet giants are concerned that the US government could ban Nvidia chips from being exported to China, so they are stocking up on the processors now.
The next few months will be critical in determining whether the industry is able to take advantage of the funding and regain its global leadership.