E101 - Semiconductor Kind of Life w/ Kevin Klyman

Danny and Derek welcome back Kevin Klyman, researcher at Harvard University’s Belfer Center, for a discussion of the technology arms race between the US/EU and China. They discuss China’s role as the leading hi-tech manufacturer in the world, de-risking and export controls, the CHIPS and Science Act, the dynamic with Taiwan and its semiconductor industry, the advent of AI and quantum computing, and more. Check out Kevin’s two recent pieces on the matter: "The EU joins Washington's campaign to contain China" in Just Security and "The US wants to make sure China can't catch up on quantum computing" in Foreign Policy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.americanprestigepod.com