by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 8, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics
Overcapacity and weak demand hit profits at more Chinese companies China’s industrial sector is bleeding cash as overcapacity, weak demand, and plunging profits create a financial squeeze. Nearly a quarter of Chinese A-share companies, publicly traded firms on...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Feb 6, 2025 | Economy, Geopolitics
The 15 largest countries by land area, as measured by the World Bank, reveal stark contrasts in how land is utilized. While Russia leads with 16.4 million square kilometers, China and the U.S. follow closely behind. Notably, Canada drops to fourth place due to its...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 28, 2025 | Business, Economy, Geopolitics, Semiconductors, Technology
The tariffs would ensnare cutting-edge smartphone and PC-related chips for Apple, AMD and Nvidia if enacted. But Trump is betting his plan will bring more chip production to the US. President Trump has announced plans to impose tariffs as high as 100% on foreign-made...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 28, 2025 | AI, Business, Geopolitics, Semiconductors, Technology
DeepSeek, a Chinese AI company, has developed an innovative AI model that rivals US tech giants despite facing export restrictions on advanced chips. This achievement highlights China’s strengths in software engineering talent, the vast domestic market, and...
by Jeffrey Cooper | Jan 24, 2025 | Geopolitics, Semiconductors
Taiwan’s dominance in semiconductor production, led by TSMC’s 90% market share in advanced chips, has become a double-edged sword in geopolitics. While its critical role in the global supply chain serves as a “silicon shield” against potential aggression,...
