According to band theory, solids can be classified as insulators, semiconductors, semimetals, and metals.

Source: https://phys.org/news/2023-01-photonics-based-weyl-semimetals.html

According to the US State Department, over 50% of the DRC’s total exports to the US is copper, a material needed for semiconductors.

Source: https://www.socialistalternative.org/2023/12/26/congo-elections-no-shot-at-stability/

Among the world’s leaders in semiconductors, artificial intelligence, electric batteries, green ships, and 5G/6G technologies, many countries would find it difficult to sever ties with South Korea to the detriment of their own economies.

Source: https://foreignpolicy.com/2023/03/16/south-korea-nuclear-weapons-military-defense-security-proliferation-npt/

California, Texas and Oregon have the most workers in semiconductors, but because Oregon has a smaller population and less diversified economy, it has greater dependence on the chip industry.

Source: https://www.courant.com/2023/09/24/states-sweeten-their-offers-to-chipmakers-to-outdo-one-other/

ChemX’s HiPurA™ HPA process was developed in-house and can produce high purity alumina (HPA) and high purity aluminum cathode precursor salts for use in lithium-ion batteries, LEDs, and semiconductors.

Source: https://investingnews.com.au/chemx-materials-ltd-december-2022-quarterly-activities-report

China's recent ban on Micron Technology further demonstrates its thriving semiconductor industry's ability to produce semiconductors independently.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4611854-ixn-etf-upside-in-microsoft-and-apple-drive-this-funds-growth?source=feed_all_articles

Chinese controls on exports of two metals critical to making semiconductors came into force on Tuesday.

Source: https://www.legit.ng/business-economy/1546932-china-imposes-export-curbs-critical-metals-drones/

Despite these challenges, the demand for semiconductors remains robust.

Source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/08/08/4-solid-semiconductor-stocks-to-buy-as-sales-rebound-in-q2/

During PM Modi's US visit, partnerships on 35 emerging technologies, including on semiconductors, space, quantum computing, and AI, among others, were signed.

Source: https://www.gadgets360.com/laptops/news/india-next-key-location-semiconductor-manufacturers-ashwini-vaishnaw-4155024

Fearing the emergence of a hostile and reckless hyperpower, the West is constraining Beijing’s access to critical technologies, such as semiconductors.

Source: https://thediplomat.com/2023/01/amid-signs-of-softer-foreign-policy-tone-is-china-about-to-shift-its-russia-policy/

Focused on empowering the wireless networking revolution, Skyworks Solutions ( features highly innovative analog semiconductors which connect people, places and things.

Source: https://247wallst.com/investing/2023/05/30/7-undervalued-tech-stocks-for-smart-investors-to-consider-using-the-piotroski-f-score/

From fridges and flatscreens to smartphones and semiconductors, it is clear that the model of industrial efficiency I glimpsed in Seoul thirty years ago has become the epitome of technological creativity today.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-12792281/Blackpink-singer-Lisa-says-forever-cherish-moment-awarded-honorary-MBE.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Given the coming glut of semiconductors on the global market, it already looks like a white elephant.

Source: https://www.powerlineblog.com/archives/2023/09/weimar-2.php

Gluts have emerged in fields such as semiconductors in the last couple of years as massive surges in supply have outpaced waning demand.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/02/3-overvalued-tech-stocks-just-waiting-to-get-clobbered/

In addition, we are continuing to pursue government funding available, both the state and federal levels via programs like The CHIPS Act to continue to supply the US made optical semiconductors to secure critical supply chains.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4649529-infinera-corporation-infn-q3-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

Individuals of Chinese origin have been indicted in recent years for the theft of proprietary information relating to locomotives, semiconductors, solar panels and other high-tech products.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/07/magazine/china-spying-intellectual-property.html

Instead, demand for vehicles and numerous other products that use semiconductors soon surged and the costly production process of making a tiny component that manages the flow of electric current could not keep pace.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/mar/05/power-vacuum-how-a-lack-of-charging-stations-is-holding-back-australias-ev-revolution

It was clearly a reference to the stated policy of the US Department of Commerce to block the supply of advanced semiconductors to China.

Source: https://www.canindia.com/biden-may-limit-investment-in-china-by-american-businesses/

Japanese restrictions on exports of advanced chip-manufacturing equipment took effect Sunday, in line with U.S.-led efforts to stymie China's ability to develop high-end semiconductors capable of being used for military purposes.

Source: https://japantoday.com/category/politics/japan%27s-export-curbs-on-chip-making-equipment-to-china-take-effect

Mr Moore started working on semiconductors in the 1950s and co-founded the Intel Corporation.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-65073812?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA