Can China beat the USA military?
China has invested over a hundred billion dollars into domestic chip production and has significantly expanded its capacity, especially in mature semiconductor technologies. Despite these aggressive efforts, it continues to import more semiconductors by value than even its crude oil, as the semiconductor supply chain is one of the most complex and specialized ecosystems in the world. While China has successfully built up significant assembly and manufacturing capacity, it still relies on imports for the most advanced chips and critical equipment, partly due to U.S. export controls. Self-reliance in this industry is a long-term goal focused on reducing vulnerability rather than stopping imports entirely.
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