Shanghaied? The Economic and Political Implications of the Flow of Information Technology and Investment Across the Taiwan Strait

Abstract

This report examines the controversial issue of flows of information technology and investment between Taiwan and China, with a particular focus on the semiconductor industry. The goals of this report are threefold: (1) to comprehensively analyze the investment and IT transfer dynamic between Taiwan and China; (2) to assess the impact of these developments for cross-Strait relations, the global semiconductor industry, and the advancement of science and technology development in China; and (3) to evaluate the implications of the findings for U.S. government analysis and policymaking, particularly in the area of high-technology export controls.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jul 01, 2004
Accession Number
ADA426453

Entities

People

  • James C. Mulvenon
  • Kevin L. Pollpeter
  • Michael S. Chase

Organizations

  • RAND Corporation

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Commerce
  • Economic Development
  • Electronics Industry
  • Employment
  • Fabrication
  • Integrated Circuits
  • Intellectual Property
  • International Trade
  • Liquid Crystal Displays
  • Mobile Phones
  • Money
  • National Governments
  • National Security
  • Personal Computers
  • Personnel Management
  • Semiconductor Manufacturing

Readers

  • Asian Economic Studies
  • Defense Technology Research and Development.

Technology Areas

  • Microelectronics