China-US Tech Competition: Impacts on Trade and Policy

The technological rivalry between China and the United States has become one of the defining factors of 21st-century geopolitics. From semiconductors and artificial intelligence to 5G networks and quantum computing, both nations are investing heavily to maintain and expand their technological edge. This

Huawei’s Semiconductor Breakthroughs: What It Means for Global Tech

Huawei, one of China’s foremost technology giants, has recently announced significant breakthroughs in semiconductor technology, signaling a pivotal moment for the global tech ecosystem. The company’s advancements in chip design, fabrication processes, and supply chain resilience underscore its commitment to technological self-reliance while

Semiconductor Squeeze: How Chinese Startups Navigate Sanctions and Shortages

The struggle to innovate amid global supply chain restrictions. Introduction China’s semiconductor sector has long been dominated by state-backed giants like SMIC and Huawei, but an often-overlooked piece of the puzzle lies with startups. In 2025, smaller firms are at the frontlines of

China’s Semiconductor Talent Gap: Training the Next Generation of Engineers

Universities and state programs struggle to fill the demand for chip specialists. As China accelerates its push for semiconductor self-reliance, one challenge has proven harder to solve than equipment shortages: the lack of skilled engineers. By 2025, industry insiders estimate a shortfall of