When the chips are down, globalisation hits a snag
Nations are ending dependence on global supply networks beyond their control and moving towards trustworthy sources
09 June 2022 - 19:59
As experts examine the charred remains of Russian missiles that have slammed into Ukrainian blocks of flats and strategic sites, they report one frequent common detail: the carefully scored-out manufacturer names and codes on microchips, deliberately leaving their origin at least initially concealed...
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