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The lasting semiconductor shortage and the shortage of medical products, especially at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, have made Western nations realize Taiwan's pivotal role. In Brussels, too, the island seemingly begins to shift into focus, and the community of nations is looking for its way. What is the "Taiwan hype" all about?
By Amelie Richter
The persistent semiconductor shortage and the shortage of medical products, especially at the beginning of the Covid pandemic, have made the Western economy realize: Taiwan holds a key position. The island seems also to be coming into focus in Brussels, the community of states is searching for its way. What is the "Taiwan hype" all about?
By Amelie Richter
AUKUS and the bounced submarine deal notwithstanding, the EU-US Trade and Technology Council got underway in Pittsburgh. The talks focused on the chip industry, export controls, investment controls and artificial intelligence. Experts doubt how far Brussels and Washington can actually move toward each other in the new forum for talks.
By Redaktion Table
The chip crisis is hitting Europe's industry hard. To prevent this in the future, Ursula von der Leyen announced the European Chips Act yesterday. Internal Market Commissioner Breton is to prepare a proposal on how Europe can become more independent in the entire production chain of the coveted semiconductors.
By Till Hoppe
The EU is getting serious about banning products from forced labor: In her State of the Union speech, EU Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen complies with demands from the European Parliament and announces a ban on imports. A new chip law is also intended to make the bloc less dependent on Asia. Von der Leyen also presented the new name for the planned European counterpart to the Chinese Silk Road.
By Amelie Richter