{"id":2130689,"date":"2023-12-21T12:05:02","date_gmt":"2023-12-21T17:05:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commerce-will-review-use-of-legacy-chips-to-determine-extent-of-chinese-dominance\/"},"modified":"2023-12-21T12:08:11","modified_gmt":"2023-12-21T17:08:11","slug":"commerce-will-review-use-of-legacy-chips-to-determine-extent-of-chinese-dominance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/commerce-will-review-use-of-legacy-chips-to-determine-extent-of-chinese-dominance\/","title":{"rendered":"Commerce to assess Chinese dominance through review of legacy chip usage"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fcommerce-will-review-use-of-legacy-chips-to-determine-extent-of-chinese-dominance%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2130689&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>The \u2064Commerce Department to Review Semiconductor Supply Chain to Address China&#8217;s Dominance<\/h2>\n<p>The Commerce \u2063Department has announced a\u2064 comprehensive review of the semiconductor supply chain to\u200d assess the extent of China&#8217;s dominance. This survey, set to begin in January, will focus on \u2063&#8221;legacy&#8221; chips, which are \u2063widely used in everyday technologies. The shortage of these chips\u200c during the pandemic contributed to the scarcity of automobiles.<\/p>\n<h3>Reducing Reliance on China<\/h3>\n<p>The Bureau of Industry and Security\u200c will gather \u200ddata on chips received from Chinese manufacturers to limit the United States&#8217; \u200cdependence on this strategic adversary. This \u200cinitiative is part of the Biden administration&#8217;s efforts to strengthen domestic chip production and reduce reliance on China.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We \u200dhave\u200c observed concerning\u200d practices from China in\u200d expanding\u2064 their legacy chip production and creating obstacles for U.S. companies to \u200bcompete,&#8221; stated\u200c Commerce Secretary Gina\u200b Raimondo. &#8220;To address these concerns, the \u200cDepartment of Commerce is proactively assessing the U.S. semiconductor supply chain by collecting data on the sourcing of legacy chips.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Legacy \u2063chips, as defined by the Commerce Department, are semiconductors that are 28 nanometers or\u2063 larger.<\/p>\n<h3>Protecting Semiconductor Manufacturing\u2063 Capabilities<\/h3>\n<p>The\u2064 review follows a recent report by the Commerce Department that highlighted the\u2062 country&#8217;s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities. Despite\u2062 the \u200dUnited \u200dStates accounting for\u200b half \u200cof global semiconductor revenue, production capabilities are at risk \u200ddue \u200cto subsidies for manufacturing \u2064in other countries.<\/p>\n<p>The Biden administration has implemented\u200d various measures to curb China&#8217;s access to semiconductor components. In October, it introduced sweeping restrictions on shipments of advanced chips and chipmaking tools.\u200d Additionally, \u200dgrants have \u200bbeen provided to chipmakers across the country as part of the $280 billion Chips \u2062and Science Act, with a focus on those producing chips\u2062 for F-35\u200d fighter jets.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How will the review address vulnerabilities in the supply chain and\u2064 promote diversification \u2063of suppliers and manufacturing capabilities<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Ce<\/h2>\n<p>The Commerce\u200d Department of the United States \u2062has recently \u200cannounced its decision to undertake\u200c a comprehensive review of the semiconductor supply \u2062chain. The goal of this review is to address \u2064China&#8217;s dominant \u2062position within the\u2062 industry \u200band find ways to reduce its reliance \u200bon\u200c the country for crucial technology components.<\/p>\n<p>Semiconductors, also known as microchips\u2063 or simply \u2063chips, \u2063play a critical\u2064 role in various industries,\u200b including telecommunications, defense, \u200dautomotive, and consumer electronics. \u200bThey are the building blocks \u200bof modern technology, powering everything from smartphones to supercomputers. Due to their importance, \u2062countries with a stronghold on semiconductor \u200bproduction hold a significant advantage in global \u2064economic and technological\u200c leadership.<\/p>\n<p>China has made significant strides in the semiconductor\u200b industry over the past decade, rapidly becoming a major player in the production of chips. This growth \u2063has \u200cbeen \u200dfueled by heavy investments\u200d in \u2062research and development, as well as acquiring foreign\u200d expertise \u2063and technology through strategic partnerships and acquisitions.<\/p>\n<p>However, \u200bconcerns have arisen \u2064within the United States and other countries about China&#8217;s \u2063dominance \u200cin the\u2062 semiconductor \u200bsupply chain. Many fear that this position could be leveraged for\u2063 geopolitical advantage, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/senate-republicans-target-nih-for-more-oversight-of-potential-pandemic-pathogens-research\/\" title=\"Senate Republicans Target NIH For More Oversight Of \u2018Potential Pandemic Pathogens\u2019 Research\">compromising national security<\/a> and\u2064 undermining the competitiveness of other nations. To address these concerns, the Commerce Department \u200bhas\u2062 initiated a review to identify potential vulnerabilities, evaluate supply chain risks, and formulate effective strategies to mitigate them.<\/p>\n<p>This\u2064 review\u200d will encompass \u200dthe entire semiconductor ecosystem, \u200dfrom chip design and\u2064 fabrication to packaging and testing. It will assess the various \u200bstages of the supply chain, with a focus on \u2062identifying critical dependencies and vulnerabilities.\u200d The goal is to identify areas where alternative\u2064 suppliers \u2062or manufacturing capabilities\u2064 can be developed to reduce dependence on China.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to diversifying the\u200b supply chain, the \u2063review will also explore strategies to enhance domestic\u200d semiconductor production and support \u200dthe development\u200c of advanced manufacturing capabilities. By investing in research\u2062 and development, fostering innovation,\u200d and providing \u2063the necessary infrastructure, the United States aims to regain its global leadership in the semiconductor \u2062industry.<\/p>\n<p>The Commerce Department&#8217;s\u2062 review acknowledges the complexity \u200dof \u200cthe semiconductor \u2064supply chain\u200c and the need\u200d for collaboration among stakeholders to achieve meaningful\u2062 change. It \u2062will involve consultations with industry experts, technology companies, academic institutions, and foreign partners\u2064 to gather insights and expertise in formulating comprehensive strategies.<\/p>\n<p>The\u2063 outcome of this review will likely have a significant impact on the global semiconductor industry and the balance of power within it. It has the potential to\u200c reshape the dynamics of competition and create\u200c new opportunities for countries seeking to\u2063 diversify their supply chains and strengthen their technological capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Addressing China&#8217;s dominance in the semiconductor supply chain\u2062 is a complex challenge that requires careful\u2063 consideration\u200d of economic, technological, and geopolitical factors. The Commerce Department&#8217;s review signifies the United States&#8217; commitment to \u2064<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/congress-aims-to-strip-trojan-horse-chinese-drones-from-all-levels-of-government\/\" title=\"Congress seeks to remove Chinese drones from all government levels, labeling them as 'Trojan horses'.\">protecting national interests<\/a>, promoting innovation, \u200cand ensuring the resilience\u2062 of critical technology sectors.<\/p>\n<p>As \u2063the review \u200bprogresses, it is crucial \u2062for the\u200d United \u200bStates and its allies to\u2063 work together, leveraging their collective strengths and expertise, to create a more robust and\u200b secure semiconductor supply chain. By doing so, they can safeguard\u200d their economic competitiveness, \u200b<a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/gabriella-hoffman-politicians-act-to-bar-ccp-from-buying-u-s-farmland\/\" title=\"Gabriella Hoffman: Politicians Act to Bar CCP from Buying U.S. Farmland\">protect national security interests<\/a>, and maintain technological leadership\u200c in \u2064an increasingly interconnected world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Commerce Department plans to review China&#8217;s control over the semiconductor supply chain. The survey will focus on &#8220;legacy&#8221; chips, which are widely used in everyday technologies. 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