Geopolitical Rivalry and Technological Supremacy Analyzing the Implications of the US-China Semiconductor Competition on Global Security, Economic Stability, and Foreign Policy through a Realist Lens

Abstract

This chapter examines the implications of the US-China competition in the semiconductor industry. Additionally how it influences the foreign policies of both countries. The semiconductor industry is growing rapidly in developing countries in this age of innovation. Semiconductors are materials with an intermediate conductivity that falls between that of conductors (metals) and non-conductors or insulators (ceramics). These days, a wide range of products, such as smartphones and airplanes semiconductor technology. Artificial intelligence and smart devices are essential in all facets of daily life. Semiconductors are vital components of electronic equipment that improve computers, communication, healthcare, military systems, transportation, renewable energy, and many other uses. The competition between major nations to become the front-runners in the field of new semiconductor-like chip war discoveries is being led by the US and China. The global geopolitical landscape, economic stability, and technological leadership by the rivalry. The study clarifies the many effects of semiconductor competition by analyzing significant factors, challenges, and potential solutions from a strategic standpoint. The goal of this study is to determine how trade and semiconductor innovations affect US and Chinese foreign policy, as well as how these developments connect to the present semiconductor generation. To investigate the effect and impact of the trade competition between China and the United States in the semiconductor sector the methodology of qualitative investigation in this study analyzes theory analyzes the chapter. This study aims to evaluate the effects of trade and semiconductor innovations on the foreign policy and economics of major nations, especially China and the United States.