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Chip manufacturer between the fronts

The decoupling of the Chinese semiconductor market is in full swing. Local production is the key to remaining relevant in China. International manufacturers, however, find themselves caught between the fronts of trade disputes, as the example of Micron shows.

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5G networks: China opens up, Europe shuts out

The debate about 5G networks in Europe is raging. It revolves around security, speed and costs. Now another aspect has come into play: reciprocity. While China opens its 5G network to the Swedish provider Ericsson, Huawei can no longer roll-out 5G networks in Sweden. The security issue is also being approached in the wrong way.

By Frank Sieren

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China's universities: many papers, little efficiency

China has set out to become a leading world power in science and research. The renowned Nature Index actually believes China is well on its way. But the plethora of scientific papers and economic innovations are only part of the truth.

By Marcel Grzanna