The East Asian Computer Chip War May 2026

by Ming-chin Monique Chu (2013) is a path-breaking academic exploration of how semiconductor globalization has reshaped international security. Unlike more recent popular histories like Chris Miller’s Chip War , this work provides a rigorous, multidisciplinary look at the "globalization-security nexus," focusing specifically on the strategic migration of the Taiwanese chip industry to mainland China. Book Overview

Routledge (Part of the Routledge Studies on the Chinese Economy series). The East Asian Computer Chip War

The work is noted for its extensive primary research, including over 150 interviews with industry participants and policymakers. Critical Reception by Ming-chin Monique Chu (2013) is a path-breaking

Ming-chin Monique Chu , a research fellow at the University of Oxford specializing in Taiwan Studies. The work is noted for its extensive primary

The book argues that the semiconductor industry is vital for modern military establishments, and its globalization—specifically the shift of production from Taiwan to China—poses significant security challenges for the U.S., China, and Taiwan. Key Themes and Analysis