China tightens export restrictions on two chipmaking materials

Supply fears hit Japan, dependent on China for 40% of its gallium and germanium

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Japan sources around 40% of its gallium supplies from China. © Reuters

IORI KAWATE and SHOYA OKINAGA, Nikkei staff writers

BEIJING/TOKYO -- China tightened restrictions on exports of products related to gallium and germanium on Tuesday, a move widely seen as retribution for curbs imposed by the U.S. and its allies on advanced semiconductor exports to China.

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