US-China Relations

Countering China Supply Chains, US Bill Seeks to Boost Domestic Production of Electronic Chips

Countering China Supply Chains, US Bill Seeks to Boost Domestic Production of Electronic Chips
Semiconductors on a circuit board that powers a Samsung video camera at a Samsung media and analyst event in San Jose, Calif., on March 23, 2011.  Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
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Both houses of Congress have tabled new legislation to boost domestic production and development of semiconductors, which are chips that power everything from smartphones, computers to missiles systems.

The move comes as the U.S. administration seeks to reduce its reliance on foreign supply chains, especially those in China.
Frank Fang
Frank Fang
Reporter
Frank Fang is a Taiwan-based reporter. He covers U.S., China, and Taiwan news. He holds a master's degree in materials science from Tsinghua University in Taiwan.
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