Japan to require tech leak prevention for chip subsidies

Government aims to protect information critical to economic security

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Japan is wary of critically important chip and other technology leaking to China or other countries of concern. © Reuters

NOBUTAKA ABE, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government will require companies receiving subsidies related to semiconductors and other critical items to take measures to prevent the leaking of technology to other countries.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry indicated the plans at a semiconductor and digital industry meeting on Wednesday. Tokyo is stepping up its direct involvement in efforts to ensure that technology critical to economic security stays within its borders.

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