Chu establishes chips as "dual-use" technologies essential for both commercial electronics and modern warfare, forming the foundation of contemporary national power.
A major portion of the research examines the movement of Taiwanese chip-making capacity into China. Chu explores how this migration complicates the "security triangle" between Washington, Taipei, and Beijing. 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 The work is noted for its extensive primary
eBook versions and rentals are available through VitalSource . The East Asian computer chip war - ResearchGate Unlike more recent popular histories like Chris Miller’s
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
Reviewers such as Adam Segal from the Council on Foreign Relations praise the book for its "depth and rigor" in analyzing how globalization affects security. Peter Nolan describes it as a "remarkable piece of research" that shines light on a "dimly understood corner" of global business.