An investigation into Chinese chipmakers has found that eight companies allegedly violated Taiwanese law, the latest development in global ambitions to develop crucial technologies used in artificial intelligence, phones and cars.
Among those accused is Naura Technology Group, one of the suppliers to China's largest chipmaker, Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. The organization has denied the allegations, saying the Taiwan office was established “in accordance with local laws and regulations.”
The companies have denied poaching talent from Taiwanese firms, even though Taiwan's top intelligence agencies found evidence of illegally recruiting engineers to boost China's semiconductor manufacturing power.
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Taiwan accounts for 68% of the semiconductor market, but China is the main country that spends On chip manufacturing, the country spends more than the United States, Taiwan and South Korea combined, and is on track to reach $50 billion in spending on semiconductor equipment in the near future. So far, China's domestic industry is unable to develop the most advanced chips, especially those used in military hardware.
The race to develop and manufacture chips is just one part of a larger picture. The strategic influence of technology in the geopolitical sphere has become increasingly evident, with both the United States and China appearing to be the dominant technological powers.
He The United States has tried to rally its allies Japan likes to impose restrictions on imports to China in an attempt to hinder development. Japan is being pressured to align itself more closely with US foreign policy goals by restricting sales of high-end chips.
As both the United States and China increase their powers in the technological world, the expansion of chip manufacturing will continue and development expertise will remain incredibly valuable.
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