Group 1 - The signing of the "Rare Earth Supply Chain Agreement" by the US and eight allied countries indicates a strategic move to reduce reliance on China for critical minerals and semiconductor materials [1][30]. - The agreement aims to create an independent supply chain that excludes Chinese elements, reflecting the US's desire to not be the second player in the global market [30][18]. - Japan is tightening export approvals for critical semiconductor materials, particularly photoresists, which are essential for chip manufacturing, indicating a coordinated effort among allied nations [6][8]. Group 2 - The US and its allies are shifting their focus from equipment to materials, aiming to disrupt the supply of essential components like photoresists, which are crucial for chip production [4][12]. - China's current self-sufficiency in photoresists is only 12%, with even lower rates for advanced materials, highlighting a significant vulnerability in its semiconductor industry [12][13]. - The US's strategy includes using administrative power to distort market rules, aiming to eliminate China's long-held advantages in rare earth resources and semiconductor materials [22][24]. Group 3 - China's response to the supply chain agreement emphasizes the importance of market-driven supply chains and criticizes the creation of exclusive clubs that undermine fair competition [32][30]. - New regulations in China could restrict the export of products containing even a small percentage of Chinese rare earth elements, potentially impacting the global semiconductor supply chain [34][36]. - The current geopolitical landscape is pushing China to innovate and develop its semiconductor capabilities, with domestic companies beginning to fill gaps left by foreign suppliers [41][39]. Group 4 - The domestic market in China is becoming a testing ground for new technologies, with local material suppliers gaining opportunities to validate their products amid external supply threats [41][43]. - Chinese companies are exploring alternative architectures like RISC-V to reduce dependency on traditional semiconductor designs, with significant growth projected in this area [45][48]. - The ongoing geopolitical tensions may ultimately lead to a transformation in China's semiconductor industry, as it seeks to overcome challenges and achieve greater self-sufficiency [50][52].
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