This spring, Professor Peter C.Y. Chow of the Colin Powell School released a much-anticipated volume titled Technology Rivalry Between the USA and China via Palgrave Macmillan This timely work explores the complex geopolitical and geoeconomic landscape of U.S.–China tech competition, with a sharp focus on the semiconductor industry—a critical fulcrum for both civilian innovation and national security.
Semiconductors are at the heart of today’s global power dynamics. As dual-use technologies, they power everything from smartphones and electric vehicles to military systems, making them essential to both daily life and national security. Chips are now the world’s fourth-largest traded commodity, highlighting their strategic economic importance. Control over semiconductor production has become a key lever in geopolitical competition, especially between the U.S. and China.
Professor Chow’s volume offers a comprehensive, global perspective on this rivalry, with contributions from scholars analyzing shifts in U.S. trade and tech policy, China’s push for self-reliance, and how countries like Japan, Taiwan, South Korea, India, and others are navigating digital sovereignty. The book blends economic, political, and technological insights, making it a valuable resource for understanding the broader implications of tech competition on global security and governance.
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You can now access Technology Rivalry Between the USA and China in both hardcover and e-book formats through Palgrave Macmillan. Whether you’re interested in the economics of trade, international relations, or the future of global tech competition, Professor Chow’s work is a must-read.
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