The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that Western countries rely heavily on microchips, sparking fierce competition among Europe, America, and China.
“They are in everything from computers to smartphones, from toasters to washing machines: Microprocessors are essential for so many consumer goods to function and now arguably underpin the world economy more than oil.”
Synopsis
The COVID-19 pandemic revealed that Western countries rely heavily on microchips, sparking fierce competition among Europe, America, and China.
Synopsis
Nicolas Vescovacci stands in the bustling streets of Shanghai, where the microchip industry fuels a fierce competition among global powers. The COVID-19 pandemic revealed Western nations' dependence on microchips, intensifying the race for dominance among Europe, America, and China. Vescovacci travels to key locations, including Taiwan, Brussels, and San Francisco, meeting influential figures who shape this critical sector. The documentary details the strategic role of microchips in technology and national security, exposing the rivalries that define the industry today.
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Why Watch
- Meet Nicolas Vescovacci, the investigative journalist behind the film.
- Find out how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped the microchip market.
- See the competition between Europe, America, and China unfold.
Did You Know
- Microprocessors are essential for many consumer goods, from computers to toasters.
- The documentary's director, Nicolas Vescovacci, traveled to four major locations: Taiwan, Shanghai, Brussels, and San Francisco.
- The film's duration is 52 minutes, focusing on the microchip industry's impact on geopolitics.
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Who directed the documentary Microchip Wars?
Microchip Wars was directed by Nicolas Vescovacci.
What is the duration of the documentary Microchip Wars?
The duration of Microchip Wars is 52 minutes.
Which countries are involved in the competition for microchip dominance?
The competition for microchip dominance involves Europe, America, and China.
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