Could India become an alternative to China in the ‘chip war’?

The strategy to curb China’s continued rise through economic means has been gaining traction globally, with some referring to the current juncture as one of economic warfare. Due to rising geopolitical tensions, this confrontation has become closely linked with security concerns, leading to a renewed focus on economic security as an approach to managing growing global risks and protecting domestic interests. As the idea of decoupling from China has taken root , the international community, particularly the United States and its friends and allies, is increasingly betting on India as an alternative location for supply chain restructuring and semiconductor development.

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