Deciphering China's Microchip Industry

Introduction

The ban on sales of ZTE, imposed by the US, made China feel the weight of a small chip. The ban is termed as a trade war. What is the truth behind this trade friction? Why did the Chinese microchip industry encounter such a predicament? What is the future of the microchip industry in China?

About the Book

This book tries to answer these questions, uncovers the secrets of China’s microchip industry, and traces its development. It looks at bridging the gap between the chip technology and public perception, and predicts how China can make a breakthrough in this industry.

Perspective and Comparison

The book takes a macro-history view to describe the race among superpowers in the microchip industry and records people’s constant explorations into the industry in the past six decades. It also compares the microchip industry in China to that of the United States, Japan, and South Korea.