Christian Mills - Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology

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November 21, 2023

Modified

February 18, 2024

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Chip War Book Overview

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An overview of Chip War: The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology by Chris Miller, detailing the pivotal role and evolution of semiconductors in global economics, politics, and military power, and highlighting key industry figures and geopolitical tensions.

Chip War Part 1: Cold War Chips

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Exploring the pivotal role of semiconductor technology in the transformation from World War II’s industrial warfare to the modern era, highlighting key figures and innovations that shaped the industry.

Chip War Part 2: The Circuitry of the American World

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Exploring the pivotal role of semiconductor technology in the Cold War, part 2 delves into the intense U.S.-Soviet tech race, Japan’s strategic rise in electronics, and the global shift in semiconductor production, highlighting key figures and events that shaped modern technology and geopolitics.

Chip War Part 3: Leadership Lost?

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Part 3 explores the intense competition in the 1980s semiconductor industry, focusing on the U.S. vs. Japan rivalry and its impact on global economic and technological dynamics.

Chip War Part 4: America Resurgent

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Part 4 explores the pivotal role of the United States in the semiconductor industry’s evolution, highlighting key figures and events that contributed to its resurgence against global competition, especially from Japan and the Soviet Union.

Chip War Part 5: Integrated Circuits, Integrated World?

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Exploring the global dynamics of the semiconductor industry, part 5 delves into the strategic, technological, and geopolitical aspects of chip manufacturing, highlighting key developments in Taiwan, China, and the U.S., and the influential roles of industry leaders and government policies.

Chip War Part 6: Offshore Innovation?

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Part 6 examines key developments in the semiconductor industry, including the transition from in-house to fabless manufacturing, the impact of EUV lithography, and strategic shifts in major companies like TSMC, Apple, and Intel.

Chip War Part 7: China’s Challenge

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Exploring China’s ambitious strategy to become a global semiconductor leader, part 7 delves into Xi Jinping’s cybersecurity and informatization policies, the nation’s reliance on foreign technology, and efforts to achieve technological self-reliance and reduce dependence on foreign chips.

Chip War Part 8: The Chip Choke

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Part 8 explores the intricate and strategic dynamics of the global semiconductor industry, focusing on the escalating U.S.-China rivalry in technology, the geopolitical implications of semiconductor production and supply chains, and the specific challenges faced by key players and nations in this high-stakes arena.