DECIPHERING CHINA'S MICROCHIP INDUSTRY

The ban on sales of ZTE, imposed by the US, made China feel the weight of a small chip. The ban is termed as a trade war. What is the truth behind this trade friction? Why did the Chinese microchip industry encounter such a predicament? What is the future of the microchip industry in China? This book tried to answer these questions, uncovers the secrets of China's microchip industry, and traces its development. It looks at bridging the gap between the chip technology and public perception, and predicts how China can make a breakthrough in this industry. The book takes a "macro-history view" to describe the race among superpowers in the microchip industry and records people's constant explorations into the industry in the past six decades. It also compares the microchip industry in China to that of United States, Japan, and South Korea.

Chen Fang is a senior reporter at Xinhua News Agency and a winner of the "Top Ten Editors" laurel. Chen has been engaged in reporting about macro-economy, science and technology events for a long time, and is dedicated to the investigation and research of major and focal issues related. Many of Chen's works have earned her Awards in Chinese journalism.

Dong Ruifeng is a Chief reporter at Xinhua News Agency. Dong has been engaged in current affairs reporting for a long time. He focuses on writing scientific and technological reports. Many of Dong's works have won him China Science and Technology Good News Award.