This chapter discusses the technological war between the US and China, focusing on the control and supply chain of chips. It explores the motivations behind China's export controls on vital materials and the US restrictions on advanced semiconductors, highlighting the national security concerns and implications for both countries.
Semiconductors are used in just about every piece of technology. The US wants to limit what China can do with them. Alex W. Palmer explains the latest front in the fight for tech dominance.
This episode was produced by Jon Ehrens, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Laura Bullard, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King.
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