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If this is a widespread issue, I wonder why do companies insist in building/keeping fabrication facilities in China? I would guess the cost structure of chip m
by jnurmine 8y ago
If this is a widespread issue, I wonder why do companies insist in building/keeping fabrication facilities in China?
I would guess the cost structure of chip manufacturing is heavy towards things other than personnel costs... but is that really so?
Is the waste management more "flexible"? Is it the price of electricity that is cheaper? Or what is it?
- CathayRe 8y agoBecause you can't access the market without giving in / setting something up in China. Which is the whole Trade War argument about Free market, access and IP. I am not sure how long before the West learn they can expect whatever International "Standard" and "Values" to ever work in China.
- withhighprod 8y agoIf you are big names like Intel, everything is cheap. Local government could give you insane special rates(remember China has no rules, what you need is just an approval from a single local leader) And the average salary in Chengdu CITY is about $400/month ($800 in tech and they might have master degree)