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Japan said on Friday it will restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning its technology trade controls with a U.S. push to curb China's ability to make advanced chips.
Japan said it will restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, including some crucial lithography equipment that is used to slice silicon wafers. After the Netherlands, Japan had the most advanced tech in making silicon chips.