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Smartphones: a power issue

Mapping the World · Season 36 · Episode 10
The smartphone is an issue of sovereignty, security and technological control between the American and Chinese giants. At the center of this battle: semiconductors, essential components of all electronic objects. However, this market is dominated by Taiwan, an ally of Washington and a target of Beijing. The smartphone is at the heart of the major dividing lines of the 21st century.

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Season
36
Episode
10
Air Date
28/Mar/2025
Air Time
Runtime
12 min

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The smartphone is an issue of sovereignty, security and technological control between the American and Chinese giants. At the center of this battle: semiconductors, essential components of all electronic objects. However, this market is dominated by Taiwan, an ally of Washington and a target of Beijing. The smartphone is at the heart of the major dividing lines of the 21st century.

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