Two books about semiconductors and world order won the National Book Award

The two works include “Semiconductor battlefield: Strategic competition and innovation autonomy of China in the 21st century” and “The world is changing – Multipolar order emerges” are all published by Science – Technology – Communication Publishing House.

The book is highly appreciated for its updated content and systematic research approach, focusing on strategic issues of the modern world such as core technologies, supply chains, economic security and competition between great powers.

Among them, the book “Semiconductor battlefield: Strategic competition and innovation autonomy of China in the 21st century“focuses on the semiconductor industry – the foundation of many modern technologies.

Semiconductors play an important role in areas such as AI, cloud computing, mobile devices and the defense industry. Therefore, competition in semiconductor technology between countries is becoming increasingly fierce.

The book analyzes China’s semiconductor industry development strategy in the context of global technology competition. The author shows how this country promotes technology autonomy programs, increases investment in research and development and builds innovation ecosystems to reduce dependence on outside technology supplies. In addition to an industrial policy perspective, the book also places the semiconductor industry in the broader context of geopolitical competition.

Meanwhile, the book “The world is changing – Multipolar order emerges“expands the perspective to the changes of the international system. The book analyzes the process of change in the world order since the Cold War until now, especially the trend of shifting from the unipolar power model to the multipolar structure with the emergence of many new power centers.

The book approaches the issue from many angles such as politics, economics and international relations, thereby explaining the factors shaping the global order. These include the rise of emerging economies, strategic competition between major powers, the restructuring of global supply chains and the growing impact of technology on the international balance of power.

Besides analyzing trends, the work also raises many questions about the future of the international system. Some of them address whether the multipolar order can bring stability or increase strategic competition, how the role of international organizations will change and how developing countries need to adapt to global fluctuations.

The fact that two science and technology books were awarded the B Prize not only recognizes the academic value of the works but also reflects society’s growing interest in the strategic issues of the era.

The works are considered to be useful reference sources for researchers, lecturers, students as well as those interested in technology trends and shifts in the international environment.