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Will a chip czar guarantee China self-sufficiency in semiconductor industry

Liu He will leadthe development of future semiconductor technologies; his position within Xi Jinping's inner circle ensures his recommendations get heard.

Liu is not an engineer. The Harvard-educated career bureaucrat is more of an expert in economics and industrial policy.
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Liu is not an engineer. The Harvard-educated career bureaucrat is more of an expert in economics and industrial policy. (Photo: Bloomberg)

Tim Culpan | Bloomberg Opinion
China’s decision to anoint a chip czar is the latest step to advance its semiconductor industry. It won’t be a magic solution for all the challenges the nation faces in catching up to the U.S., Taiwan and South Korea.
 
Vice Premier Liu He is an obvious and worthy choice to spearhead the development of future semiconductor technologies. He’s headed China’s technology reform since at least 2018 while his position within leader Xi Jinping’s inner circle — he has been chief negotiator in U.S.-China trade talks — ensures his recommendations get heard.

Liu is not an engineer. The Harvard-educated career bureaucrat

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