Faced with 90 chips dependent on imports, why Russia is not afraid of US sanctions
Russia relies on foreign countries for 90% of its chips, but why withdraw from it when it has rejected US economic sanctions?
Russia has a vast territory and abundant resources, and there is no doubt that it has a strong capacity for scientific and technological innovation. Although up to 90% of the chip industry depends on foreign countries, Russia's self-confidence in chips has never weakened. Even when the United States is imposing endless sanctions on it, Russia is not budging. Where does his confidence come from? How many resources has the Russian semiconductor industry accumulated?
i.The strength of the Russian IC industry.
Russia's chip industry is like a building, you have to start from scratch. Over the years, Russia has established a solid base of chip technology and human resources. In particular, Russia has a strong strength in scientific research. It is like the foundation and framework of a building, strongly supporting the whole building. Russia also attaches great importance to scientific and technological innovation, and invests heavily in the research and development of chips. For example, the establishment of scientific research, tax reduction, etc., to open up a line for the semiconductor industry"Cotai Strip"to achieve their own ends. Make the semiconductor industry "golden branches and jade leaves" to achieve its own value appreciation. In addition, Russia is also stepping up the construction of its own chip factory, purchasing all kinds of precision instruments, and training a large number of skilled technicians. It's as if tower cranes and workers were used in the construction to make the works progress faster. It can be said that Russia has laid a good foundation for the development of its semiconductor industry on a global scale, which is enough to withstand all sanctions from abroad.
ii.Multi-party linkage to ensure the availability of chips.
Although Russia relies on imports for 90% of its chips, the country has implemented a series of strategies to ensure a stable supply. Russia, for example, has a long-term purchase agreement with a number of other countries. This is the equivalent of booking a card for several years"Meal ticket", enough for emergencies. At the same time, Russia is also actively promoting its own semiconductor technology research in order to reduce its dependence on foreign countries. This is the same as developing a new type of flexible use"Fast food"Potato chips are similar. On the basis of basic products, Russia is ready to incentivize the growth of local potato fries enterprises into new economic growth points. This multiple strategy gives Russia a powerful force to respond to crises and crises.
Third, the market demand is strong.
Russia is a huge market with a population of more than 100 million people who need a large number of chips to meet their needs. It's a mountain to be reckoned with. In this case, Russia can be in an advantageous position in the negotiations without being subject to excessive sanctions from other countries. One person who controls a country as large as Russia is not saving the world at all! It can be said that the huge demand provides a solid foundation for the integrated circuit industry in Russia.
iv.Innovative, independent operational strategies.
Russia has a deep understanding of the significance of technology and innovation. Russia has implemented a "self-reliant" development strategy, gradually shifting from relying on foreign chip imports to supporting domestic enterprises. This strategy is like a traveler who finds his niche on a bumpy road. In the process of development, Russia has been using the best technology in the world to provide local enterprises with the best raw materials. In this way, Russia remains independent and open in terms of innovation. It can be said that this clear strategic thinking has played a crucial role in ensuring a stable supply of chips.
Question 1: What is Russia's strength in integrated circuit technology? Can we achieve complete independent innovation?
We haven't done a detailed job of this question. Now it seems that Russia has rich experience in both chip research and development and manufacturing processes, and has an experienced research team. This provides Russia with some scientific and technological guarantees. However, achieving complete independence in the chip industry is no easy task, and there is room for improvement. You must know that the manufacturing of high-density chips is very cumbersome, and the technical threshold is also very high, which is a long process. It can be seen that Russia has a long way to go if it wants to achieve complete independent research and development in the field of integrated circuits. At the present stage, it is still a practical demand to introduce and draw on foreign advanced science and technology to complement each other.
The second question: What does the future of Russia's chip industry look like? Will it be able to make it to the ranks of the global championships?
Judging by the current great power and industrial structure of Russia, its development is very promising. Russia has abundant human resources, a vast domestic market, and other advantages. These are good cornerstones for the development of the Russian semiconductor industry. Under such a premise, we will accelerate the R&D and industrialization of technology to make Russia a global semiconductor power. Russia will definitely need to work harder to catch up with giants like Apple and Intel. After all, the semiconductor industry in the whole world is developing rapidly. Therefore, Russia should also make efforts in basic research, high-end talent training, and in-depth cooperation between industry, academia and research, which is a long-term and gradual process.
Question 3: What are the weak links in Russia's chip industry?
At present, the biggest problem in the Russian chip industry is that its manufacturing process is still lagging behind and lacks a complete independent production line. Although Russia has a certain amount of experience in the development of integrated circuits, the equipment and raw materials required for it are still relatively backward. In order to truly catch up with the international advanced level, it is necessary to make major breakthroughs and improvements in technology. Moreover, in terms of industrial architecture, Russia still lacks world-leading manufacturers such as TSMC and Samsung. In a sense, this restricts Russia from cultivating its own products that can have a competitive advantage in the international market. Therefore, these two areas are still a relatively weak part of the Russian integrated circuit industry, and more attention and investment must be paid to them.
Whether Russia's chip industry will be able to respond quickly has been hotly debated on the Internet. Some netizens said that Russia has a strong technological force and can cope with a variety of sanctions from abroad. However, some netizens said that it is difficult to be completely independent by relying on foreign chips, and the estimate of Russia's pressure is too high. Some netizens said that Russia's move also reflects that there are still some weak links in the development of the country's integrated circuit industry. This also means that Russia urgently needs to accelerate the development of its own technology and establish a complete domestic industrial chain.
All in all, Russia's chip industry, which is 90% dependent on imports, has been able to resist U.S. sanctions better than many expected. Because they have a strong scientific research team and a strong scientific and technological background. At the same time, in order to ensure the stability of the industry, Russia is also actively responding to expand its chip supply. This shows that Russia has recognized its shortcomings and has shown its determination to innovate independently and cultivate local industries. It can be expected that in the next few years, Russia's semiconductor industry will be an important stage of gaining momentum. After continuous self-innovation and absorption, the Russian semiconductor industry will gradually establish a relatively complete industrial system. Until this day comes, Russia has the ability to attack the hegemony of the United States in the Red Sea.
If Russia's semiconductor industry is to survive the storm, it must have a solid foundation. Russia has a wealth of experience in terms of talent, technology, innovation, etc. Therefore, Russia is fully equipped with the ability to face external attacks and challenges. So, how can Russia better strengthen its industrial base and make it deeper? What technological breakthroughs and innovations can help create giants in the Red Sea? We'll see!