In this briefing, the US-Asia Institute brought together regional experts in technology and cybersecurity to discuss pertinent issues in global technology supply chains in this webinar entitled Semiconductor Supply Chains in Northeast Asia. Since its invention by engineers in the United States in the 1950s, the semiconductor chip has become a focal point of trade relations between the United States and East Asian powers. As the demand for high-end semiconductors intensifies in the 21st century, The semiconductor industry has become geopolitically significant in East Asia and Asian powers such as Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and China are competing for dominance in the industry. Furthermore, pandemic-induced shortages have already affected the global economy and potential conflicts in the region would deeply impact supply.

Speaker:

Melissa Griffith 

Director of Emerging Technology & National Security and Senior Program Associate

Wilson Center

Moderator:

Donald Morrissey 

Vice President for Government Affairs

Huawei Technologies