China, US end trade talks in Paris; chip self-sufficiency drive: SCMP’s 7 highlights

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMPMarch 20, 2026 at 05:34 AM

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This week's news highlights include China's intensified efforts towards semiconductor self-sufficiency, specifically targeting photoresist, a crucial material in chip manufacturing, to reduce reliance on the US and Japan. China and the US concluded their sixth round of trade talks in Paris, addressing potential extensions of tariffs, non-tariff measures, and bilateral investment. Renowned mathematician Ngo Bao Chau, the first Vietnamese Fields Medal recipient, cited a desire to contribute to Asia's rise as a math and science hub as a key reason for leaving the US to join the University of Hong Kong in June. These developments reflect China's strategic moves in technology, trade, and talent acquisition.

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Japan 50% University of Hong Kong 50% Paris ×250% Asia ×260% Hong Kong ×370% Ngo Bao Chau ×370% United States ×480% China ×590%

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china us trade talks 90% semiconductor self-sufficiency 80% photoresist 70% mathematics 60% science 60% asia 50% hong kong 50% investment 40% tariffs 40%