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Japan weighs China chip export curbs at U.S. request

Move could have significant impact on Tokyo Electron and others

Japanese restrictions on exports of chip-making equipment to China could have large repercussions for Tokyo Electron and other manufacturers. (Photo courtesy of Tokyo Electron)

TOKYO -- Tokyo will consider restricting exports of advanced semiconductor technology including chipmaking machinery to China at the request of the U.S.

Japanese Economy and Trade Minister Yasutoshi Nishimura told reporters on Saturday that, "We are strictly implementing export control based on international cooperation."

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