A Toto toilet's ceramic is key for etching advanced memory chips. Ajinomoto's MSG research led to essential GPU insulators. These examples show how breakthroughs in computing rely on cross-industry innovation, where expertise in humble materials becomes foundational.
China's industrial density accelerates this process, turning specialized knowledge from diverse sectors into the building blocks of high-tech.
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