Topics discussed include US sanctions on Chinese tech firms, China's chip fund, TSMC building in Arizona, Asia markets impact, global economic outlook, chip war escalation, TSMC activities, China's NPC meetings, US-China tech rivalry, tech industry competition, hedging strategies with gold, miners, and Bitcoin.
US and China escalating chip competition with reshoring initiatives gaining momentum and challenges in building domestic chip industries.
Market insights on potential corrections in asset classes, diversification strategies, and debates on inflation, interest rates, and bond market performances.
Deep dives
The Global Chip War: US vs. China
The podcast delves into the escalating chip competition between the United States and China, highlighting the efforts to build domestic chip industries in both countries. With disruptions in the supply chain during the COVID-19 pandemic affecting industries like automotive due to chip shortages, countries are scrambling to secure their chip supplies. While the US has been slower in its reshoring efforts, the Biden administration's subsidy initiatives are starting to gain traction, with leading chip companies like TSMC poised to receive substantial grants for chip plant development.
Challenges in Chip Industry Development
The discussion also addresses the challenges faced in building domestic chip industries, contrasting the progress in Japan with the US's slower pace. TSMC's plans for chip fab construction in Arizona have experienced delays and union issues, hindering progress. China's efforts to fund a chip fund of $27 billion are driven by technology restrictions imposed by the US, aiming to bolster their chip industry. However, past corruption issues and technology imitation hurdles have impeded China's advancement in chip technology.
Market Insights and Economic Trends
The podcast transitions to market insights and economic trends, touching on the potential impact of the NPC meetings and market highs reached globally. Discussions on overbought conditions and potential corrections in various asset classes like tech stocks and AI-related sectors highlight the uncertainty in markets. The mention of gold, Bitcoin, and opportunities in digital assets offers insights into diversification strategies amidst market volatility and debates on inflation, interest rates, and bond market performances.
Peter Elstrom, Bloomberg Executive Editor for Asia Technology, joins the show to talk about potential US sanctions on Chinese tech firms, China's new chip fund, and TSMC's plans to build a new plant in Arizona.
Stephanie Leung, CIO at StashAway, sits down with us to talk about Asia markets and how the Chinese economy is impacting global outlook.
Joy Yang, Head of Product Management at MarketVector Indexes, joins the program to share her perspective on US and Asia markets and global economic outlook.