US Tightening Control on Chip Supply and International Relations in the Tech Industry

The chapter explores the US's push to restrict the supply of crucial chips, targeting companies like Nvidia, ASML, and Tokyo Electron. It delves into the resistance from Japan and the Netherlands, concerns over loopholes in chip supply controls, and the potential consequences of cutting off legal chip access for China. The chapter also touches on Nvidia's diversification efforts, North Korea's possible arms dealings with Russia, and the evolving dynamics among the US, Russia, China, and North Korea in the tech industry.