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Book Synopsis: An epic account of the decades-long battle to control what has emerged as the world's most critical resource—microchip technology—with the United States and China increasingly in conflict. You may be surprised to learn that microchips are the new oil—the scarce resource on which the modern world depends. Today, military, economic, and geopolitical power are built on a foundation of computer chips. Virtually everything—from missiles to microwaves, smartphones to the stock market—runs on chips. Until recently, America designed and built the fastest chips and maintained its lead as the #1 superpower. Now, America's edge is slipping, undermined by competitors in Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and, above all, China. Today, as Chip War reveals, China, which spends more money each year importing chips than it spends importing oil, is pouring billions into a chip-building initiative to catch up to the US. At stake is America's military superiority and economic prosperity. Economic historian Chris Miller explains how the semiconductor came to play a critical role in modern life and how the U.S. become dominant in chip design and manufacturing and applied this technology to military systems. America's victory in the Cold War and its global military dominance stems from its ability to harness computing power more effectively than any other power. But here, too, China is catching up, with its chip-building ambitions and military modernization going hand in hand. America has let key components of the chip-building process slip out of its grasp, contributing not only to a worldwide chip shortage but also a new Cold War with a superpower adversary that is desperate to bridge the gap. Illuminating, timely, and fascinating, Chip War shows that, to make sense of the current state of politics, economics, and technology, we must first understand the vital role played by chips.
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Are you ready to enter the battlefield of the most critical technology of our time? Introducing Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology, an epic account of the battle to control microchip technology. In today's world, the power balance of nations, both economically and militarily, revolves around the dominance in chip design and manufacturing. Don't miss out on this gripping journey through the decades-long conflict between the United States and China as they vie for control over this scarce resource.
In the digital age, microchips have become the new oil. Virtually everything, ranging from cutting-edge military systems to everyday consumer electronics, relies on the power of microchips. For years, the United States held the crown as the global leader in chip technology. However, the tides are shifting, and America's advantage is slipping away. New contenders from Taiwan, Korea, Europe, and most notably, China, are investing billions into catching up to the U.S.
Chip War, written by economic historian Chris Miller, sheds light on how the semiconductor industry became so vital to our modern lives. It unravels the reasons behind America's initial dominance and delves into China's relentless pursuit to bridge the chip technology gap. As China spends more on importing chips than it does on importing oil, their ambition becomes increasingly clear – to challenge America's military superiority and economic prosperity.
In recent years, America has allowed key components of the chip-building process to slip out of its grasp. This not only contributes to a worldwide chip shortage but also triggers a new Cold War with a superpower adversary. China's chip-building ambitions align perfectly with its military modernization, making it a force to be reckoned with. The consequences of this competition extend beyond technology – they shape the global political and economic landscape.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to understand the integral role played by chips in shaping our current world. Chip War provides timely and fascinating insights into the intersection of politics, economics, and technology. By understanding the battle for microchip technology, you will gain a deeper understanding of the complex forces driving global affairs. Get your copy of Chip War now and be at the forefront of this technology revolution.
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