Why are Chinese talking about a “sand wave” amid the chip war and CHIPS act

Why are Chinese talking about a “sand wave” amid the chip war and CHIPS act

Why are Chinese talking about a “sand wave” amid the chip war and CHIPS act

The media has recently reported that the US sanctions have supercharged China’s semiconductor industry. In response, Washington accelerated efforts to curb Beijing’s chip ambition with measures including the CHIPS act and US export controls. But there is one area in which China has relied on the United States for its chip ambition, and the CCP is concerned. It has caused a “crazy sand wave” that’s grabbed the attention of mainland Chinese.