News on China's scientific and technological development.

emblem21 said:

Now all that needs to happen is the collapse of the US dollar and then the USA will be thrown down into third world status for years to come. Hence all trump has accomplished is what he had set out to prevent, the end of the American empire

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In4ser said:

It's not going to be like a typical Civil War with armies of soldiers and clearly defined political borders. Rather it is going to be more similar to the

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where you have the slow collapse of the political, social, and economic cohesion into dysfunction. Polarized between the (Leftist) Populares and Optimates (Conservatives) both sides increasingly turned to violence such as rioting or the murder of political candidates to advocate their political agendas.

These past few months in the US seem to mirror those things as violence becomes more widespread in society with militant political gangs start appearing more often in protests and other political events as a show of force to protect and deter the other side. With both sides increasingly becoming more radicalized (thanks to the media sensationalism) and heavily armed, the likelihood of miscalculation and unintentional escalation increases.

I'm particularly concerned

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. A lot of people don't seem to understand why this is a turning point because it looks like the far-left has declared war on the far-right. Patriot Prayer, Proud Boys, and other far-right are going to look weak if they do not retaliate for the killing of on their own. Essentially we might just see the US turn into a giant gang turf war with random acts of terror like shootings or bombings of each other's peoples and neighborhoods. Since we've already had a few politicians and targeted and attacked in the past by domestic terrorism (e.g.

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), I can foresee the terrifying possibility of radical militant groups harassing voters to align to their political views during the 2020 election season. Friends and families have already been blocking each other based on political affiliation for sometimes but now its also being expressed on the streets.

As a Chinese-American, I'm terrified. Not only do we have to deal with the pandemic and economic recession but those two things may be subordinate issues to the social upheaval.

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have been on the rise even in my neighborhood and the fact that there's a growing risk of being collateral damage in a nationwide gang war between radical elements in Democratic and Republican parties is not something I'm looking forwards to.

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ansy1968 said:

hi Petrolicious88,

From my opinion that's what the US wanted, they know they need to invest huge amount of money, talent and time ,a brilliant solution is concocted, why not borrow or co-opt their supposed allies tech as their own, since she is able to contribute a small but critical portion of the IC sector supply chain, she is using that to consolidate its preeminence, by bullying and threatening its allies with sanction and harnessing their technology. Its a win win solution for them, you control their technology ,have a say in its development and to whom to sell.

You can see how SK, Taiwan and Singapore is able to develop their IC sector and Japan is being curtail, cause small countries are not a threat and can be easily be control.

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Skywatcher said:

Interesting. For really node critical items, China is already competitive (AMEC, etching) or not far behind (Naura, 14/16nm deposition), and IIRC, China has some decent ion implantation equipment. And all on $200 million of FY19 annual revenue.

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Hendrik_2000 said:

Forget about silicone base chip newer chips is coming and China will invest large amount of money in third gen chip
Third-generation semiconductors are mainly chipsets made of materials such as silicon carbide and gallium nitride. They can operate at high frequency and in higher power and temperature environments, and are widely used in fifth-generation radio frequency chips, military-grade radars and electric vehicles.

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China plans huge investment in next-generation chips: Report
Facing pressure from the US, China wants to develop its own chip-making technology, sources tell Bloomberg.
Bloomberg
3 Sept 2020

Chinese firms such as Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp, whose chips are seen here, Will Semiconductor Ltd and National Silicon Industry Group Co could benefit from the government's new push [File; Qilai Shen/Bloomberg]
China is planning a sweeping set of new government policies to develop its domestic semiconductor industry and counter Trump administration restrictions, conferring the same kind of priority on the effort it accorded to building its atomic capability, according to people with knowledge of the matter.

Beijing is preparing broad support for so-called third-generation semiconductors for the five years through 2025, said the people, asking not to be identified discussing government deliberations. A suite of measures to bolster research, education and financing for the industry has been added to a draft of the country's 14th five-year plan, which will be presented to the country's top leaders in October, the people said.

China's top leaders will gather next month to lay out their economic strategy for the next half decade, including efforts to ramp up domestic consumption and make critical technology at home. President Xi Jinping has pledged an estimated $1.4 trillion through 2025 for technologies ranging from wireless networks to artificial intelligence. Semiconductors are fundamental to virtually every component of China's technology ambitions -- and an increasingly aggressive Trump administration threatens to cut off their supply from abroad.

"The Chinese leadership realizes that semiconductors underpin all advanced technologies, and that it can no longer dependably rely on American supplies," said Dan Wang, technology analyst at research firm Gavekal Dragonomics. "In the face of stricter U.S. restrictions on chip access, China's response can only be to keep pushing its own industry to develop."

Shares in several major Chinese chipmakers gained. Shanghai Fudan Microelectronics Group Co. finished 4.3% higher in Hong Kong. On mainland bourses, Will Semiconductor Ltd. -- the second most valuable listed Chinese chip firm -- rose almost 10%. Xiamen Changelight Co. closed 14% up while Focus Lightings Tech Co. jumped 5.6%.

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ansy1968 said:

Hi WTAN,

What about the recent expansion plan of SMIC, I think they had recently purchase a lot of equipment from the American supplier?, Hope they get a full refund from their purchases?

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