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Growth of the Chinese Semiconductor Industry

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  • Jaehee Choi Saigon South International School

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.58445/rars.252

Keywords:

China, Semiconductor

Abstract

This research paper discusses the current state of the semiconductor industry in China, how the Chinese government has invested in the industry to increase its production capacity and quality of semiconductors, and the impact of US policies on the growth and development of the Chinese semiconductor industry. It further examines the components of the semiconductor manufacturing process, the countries’ involvement in the process, and the implications of the US-China trade war on the semiconductor industry. Additionally, it analyzes the Chinese government's policies to accelerate the growth of the industry, the effect of Chinese labor costs on the industry, and the potential of the Chinese semiconductor industry to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry. Finally, after examining economic growth statistics, politics and policies, international trade, and other aspects of the semiconductor industry, the paper concludes and recommends how China can continue to grow its semiconductor industry in the long term, and what this could mean for its future economic growth. All in all, the following paper provides a comprehensive overview of the semiconductor industry in China and its potential to become a major player in the global semiconductor industry.

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2023-07-21