TOKYO -- The Japanese government officially announced on Tuesday that it will add 23 items, including advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to its list of regulated exports.
Tokyo follows U.S. measures irrespective of Beijing's anger

Japan is following the U.S. lead on measures to restrict China's access to advanced chip technology.
TOKYO -- The Japanese government officially announced on Tuesday that it will add 23 items, including advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment, to its list of regulated exports.