Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles highlights the disparity in growth rates between advanced and low-end semiconductor chips, with advanced chips (under 10nm) growing at an annual rate of approximately 18% since 2020, while low-end chips (350nm and above) show minimal growth of only 2% [1] - Major German semiconductor companies, including Infineon and NXP, anticipate a new wave of supply shortages starting in the fall of 2024 due to strategic procurement by some companies, indicating a lack of lessons learned from the supply chain crisis during the pandemic [1] - The German automotive industry suffered nearly €99 billion in losses from 2021 to 2023 due to chip shortages, as reported by the German Electrical and Digital Industry Association (ZVEI) [1] Group 2 - Geopolitical risks are expected to complicate future chip supply chains, with the U.S. restricting exports of high-performance chips and manufacturing equipment to China, potentially leading to increased local production requirements in various countries [2] - China's share of global mature process chip production has grown from 1% thirty years ago to 27% today, with projections suggesting it could reach 30% by 2030, posing significant risks for German companies reliant on Chinese chips if restrictions are imposed [2]