In late March, Japan decided to restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment. For exports to China and other countries not on the white list, the registration procedure will become more complicated, requiring the permission of the Japanese Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning said the US-led initiative is not only harmful to all concerned parties, but threatens the stability of the global semiconductor supply chain.
This blog post covers several new sanctions and export controls that the U.S. government imposed on Russia and Belarus in the time period occurring between March 31, 2022 and April 21,.