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A (one-year-old) video: “Why Japan’s Semiconductor Industry Failed”

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Key Insights for by Merlin AI Historical Context of Japan’s Semiconductor Dominance – In the 1980s, Japan held over 50% of the global semiconductor market, surpassing the United States. – The rise was facilitated by government intervention, strategic corporate planning, and a focus on technological innovation post-World War II. – The Ministry of International Trade … Read more

China’s chipmakers vs. Nvidia and TSMC

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Rest of recently published China’s chipmakers are catching up to Nvidia and TSMC. Here’s how they compare Beijing heavily subsidizes its semiconductor industry to spur self-sufficiency. China is making strides in chip design and memory storage, but lags in equipment-making. Chinese firms trail TSMC and Nvidia in computing power. Washington’s latest export restrictions on Nvidia’s … Read more