Fei Xue, a senior analyst at The Economist Intelligence Unit, dives into Japan's semiconductor landscape, reflecting on its past dominance in the 1980s. She discusses the country's ambitious plans for a revival, focusing on innovation, international partnerships, and reducing dependency on foreign suppliers. Interesting insights emerge on the evolving roles of traditional tech giants like Canon and Sony in this renaissance, and the critical role of semiconductors in shaping contemporary technology. Xue provides a snapshot of the geopolitical stakes involved in securing chip supply chains.