The demand for semiconductors has prompted action from world powers such as the US and China to act in an attempt to get a greater foodhold on a the semiconductor industry - vital for everything from smartphones to weapons of war.

This news should be selected for Archive 2022 because it highlights a significant geopolitical event, as the US and China are two of the largest and most influential countries in the world. The competition in the semiconductor industry has major implications for global economics, technology, and defense.