U.S. policy

Concerns Over Chips: Is the U.S. Draining Taiwan?

by
Concerns Over Chips: Is the U.S. Draining Taiwan?

Recently, in a news program, U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen once again mentioned Taiwan regarding the chip issue, claiming that Taiwan almost monopolizes high-end chip production, which poses risk management problems. The U.S. must transfer part of its production to other countries to reduce risks, raising concerns from various sectors. There are worries within Taiwan … Read more

Chip Warfare Escalates! The U.S. Revokes Waivers for Several Companies’ Wafer Factories in China, Using Rare Earths as Negotiation Leverage for Military Manufacturing?

by
Chip Warfare Escalates! The U.S. Revokes Waivers for Several Companies' Wafer Factories in China, Using Rare Earths as Negotiation Leverage for Military Manufacturing?

The U.S. semiconductor containment strategy escalates: a game of technology, negotiation, and strategic resources. Recently, the U.S. has once again upgraded its layout in the semiconductor field. On August 29, the Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security announced a policy adjustment with far-reaching implications: the removal of Samsung, SK Hynix, and Intel from … Read more

Chip News | Trump’s Government Chip Policy Disrupts Global Semiconductor Landscape: Korean Companies Under Pressure, Giants Accelerate ‘Pro-American’ Layout

by
Chip News | Trump's Government Chip Policy Disrupts Global Semiconductor Landscape: Korean Companies Under Pressure, Giants Accelerate 'Pro-American' Layout

|Introduction: In early March this year, Taiwan’s TSMC announced plans to increase its investment in the U.S. by $100 billion, leading to a growing trend among global semiconductor companies to align with ‘Trump-friendly’ policies.Image: U.S. President Donald Trump [Image Source: Yonhap News]Author: Tian Yuan Kai KaiSource: Asia DailyAgainst the backdrop of significant changes in the … Read more

Is the U.S. About to Take Action on Chips? Tariffs Starting at 25%, Up to 100%?! Who Will Be the Biggest ‘Loser’ from Trump’s Moves?

by
Is the U.S. About to Take Action on Chips? Tariffs Starting at 25%, Up to 100%?! Who Will Be the Biggest 'Loser' from Trump's Moves?

There is a piece of news that has truly shaken people: Trump may announce this week an increase in tariffs on imported chips, reportedly ranging from 25% to 100%.From smartphones and computers to cars and servers, which of these does not rely on chips? If these tariffs are really imposed, it won’t be a joke.This … Read more

Who is Trapped by the ‘Chip Iron Curtain’ Created by the United States?

by
Who is Trapped by the 'Chip Iron Curtain' Created by the United States?

With high investment amounts and questionable expected outcomes, who is trapped by the ‘Chip Iron Curtain’ created by the United States? According to a recent report by CNBC, the U.S. government has allowed artificial intelligence computing company NVIDIA to complete the export necessary for the development of its flagship AI chip. On August 31, NVIDIA … Read more

Embedded Security: The Political Logic of America’s Energy Transition

by
Embedded Security: The Political Logic of America's Energy Transition

Click here to view submission system details SUBMISSION Huang Yunyong (School of International Political Economy, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences) Citation Huang Yunyong. “Embedded Security: The Political Logic of America’s Energy Transition” [J]. International Petroleum Economics, 2025, 33(01): 11-28. Abstract The security aspect of America’s energy transition exhibits “embedded” characteristics. Although the process of energy … Read more