Understanding the Geopolitics of Microchips

What is the main reason for the conflict between the US and China mentioned in the video?

• Access to microchips

• Control over oil resources

• Trade imbalances

• Territorial disputes

What are microchips also known as?

• Resistors

• Transistors

• Conductors

• Integrated circuits

What was the key invention that led to the development of microchips?

• The transistor

• The vacuum tube

• The capacitor

• The diode

Why did the US government impose a 100% tax on Japanese chips in 1987?

• To protect American chip makers

• To encourage free trade

• To support Japanese economy

• To reduce chip prices

What is the name of the company that became a key player in Taiwan's microchip industry?

• TSMC

• Nvidia

• Samsung

• Intel

What percentage of advanced chips are made in Taiwan?

• 100%

• 92%

• 75%

• 50%

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Which country is the largest consumer of microchips?

• Japan

• China

• United States

• Germany

What was China's strategy to catch up in the microchip industry?

• Partnering with Japan

• Importing more chips

• Relying on US technology

• Developing their own chips

What was the US's response to China's advancements in microchip technology?

• Increasing chip exports to China

• Imposing export controls

• Partnering with China

• Reducing chip production

What is the CHIPS Act?

• A law to increase chip exports

• A law to partner with China

• A law to bring chip manufacturing back to the US

• A law to reduce chip prices