Chinese chip experts debate way forward in the shadow of Sino-US tech war
According to one expert, the globalization of the semiconductor industry has come to an end, and as a result, the semiconductor supply chain will inevitably experience more fragmentation. This perspective was shared during a semiconductor conference held in Nanjing, China, where Chinese chip experts discussed strategies to address the challenges posed by US export restrictions on the country’s chip-making industry. The need for enhanced cooperation within the industry During the conference, Yu Xiekang, the chairman of the China Semiconductor Industry Association, expressed concerns over how US-led export controls have disrupted Chinese chip-making capabilities. He emphasized the need for enhanced cooperation within the industry, advocating a united front against the restrictions imposed by Washington on China’s chip industry. Another noteworthy speaker at the event was Wei Shaojun, a prominent Chinese semiconductor expert and former director of the Institute of Micr...