• The Tariff War Will Cost Malaysia More Than Trade

    The Tariff War Will Cost Malaysia More Than Trade

    US tariffs threaten the Malaysian economy beyond the simple reduction of trade, placing the crucial solar panel and semiconductor industries on a careful balance. Western and Chinese firms comprise a significant amount of Malaysia’s production capacity in these sectors, but the tariffs are pressuring many to leave. To maintain its…

  • How China’s AI Development Remains Resilient Despite Escalating US Chip Export Restrictions

    How China’s AI Development Remains Resilient Despite Escalating US Chip Export Restrictions

    The US is intensifying its restrictions on China’s access to advanced semiconductors, exemplified by the recent ban on chips like Nvidia’s H20, marking a significant escalation in a sustained campaign to curb China’s AI and semiconductor advancements. While these export controls impede China’s technological progress, they are unlikely to halt…

  • Semiconductors, Trump’s Tariffs and the US-China Rivalry: A Conversation with Ray Wang

    Semiconductors, Trump’s Tariffs and the US-China Rivalry: A Conversation with Ray Wang

    Jonathan Chin, SSI Editor-in-Chief, and, Andy Liao, SSI Science & Technology Lead, speaks to Ray Wang, a Washington‑based analyst focused on U.S.‑China economic and technological statecraft, with a focus on semiconductors and artificial intelligence. Ray’s insights have been featured in Foreign Policy, CSIS, The Diplomat and he is frequently quoted…