OrizzonteCina publishes original, rigorous essays that foster a more cogent and widespread understanding of the political system, international relations, and socioeconomic dynamics in the People’s Republic of China and the wider Chinese-speaking world. The journal welcomes contributions from established and emerging researchers, with the aim of encouraging dialogue between different disciplinary perspectives. It supports the translation into Italian of articles submitted by international scholars.
OrizzonteCina combines the interpretative tools of the social sciences with the philological sensitivity of sinological area studies and consists of a thematic section, a section of individual essays, a sociolinguistic analysis section, columns edited by the Editorial Committee, and a space reserved for public debate.
The Editorial Team of OrizzonteCina shares and complies with the spirit of the recommendations of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) in order to ensure the constant and rigorous implementation of international best practices as regards the ethical correctness of the publication process of the journal.
OrizzonteCina is a biannual scientific journal registered at the Court of Turin and is listed by the national agency for the evaluation of the university and research system (ANVUR). Promoted by the Torino World Affairs Institute (T.wai), the journal is published in Open Access format by the TOChina Centre, a research centre of the Department of Cultures, Politics and Society of the University of Turin, which holds scientific responsibility.
This site collects all the issues of OrizzonteCina published starting from vol. 11 (2020). The previous volumes (2010-2019) are archived at T.wai.
Research Note
China's domestic and external transition: what does it mean for the world?
Abstract
This paper examines the transformation of the Chinese economy and its impact on China's global interactions, as well as the reciprocal effects. China is now taking a more proactive role on the world stage, exemplified by initiatives like the Belt and Road Initiative and its participation in the RCEP. Additionally, China is upgrading its production capabilities, shifting from low-value-added to more sophisticated products, positioning itself as a leader in industries such as ICT. This evolving role of China is perceived as a threat, especially by the United States. However, complete decoupling from the Chinese economy proves exceedingly challenging due to the interconnectedness of global supply chains. Many countries still view China as a significant opportunity rather than solely a threat.
Research Note
China's semiconductor industry: trends in the "chip war"
This short study delves into the complex semiconductor industry dynamics amidst global trade and geopolitical tensions. Valued at over 500 billion US dollars, expected to reach 1 trillion by 2030, the sector is crucial for AI, autonomous driving, and 5G. We examine Chinaâs quest for tech leadership, seen in Made in China 2025 Plan and Integrated Circuits (ICs) industrial policies developed so far. While China advances in chipmaking, challenges arise in high-end domestic production. The US-China analysis of trade flows shows significant imports of Electronic integrated circuits and Machines for semiconductor manufacturing from the US. Reduced ICs imports result from trade sanctions and self-reliance emphasis. The US plays a vital role in supplying Chinaâs semiconductor-related products, creating tech dependency. Overall, Chinaâs semiconductor value chain lags behind the US, driving indigenous development. Seen in the 14th Five-Year Plan and the Law on Science and Technology Progress, China aims to overcome Western restrictions, although challenges remain in achieving sustainable self-reliance.