Japan eyes legislative support for next-gen chip production

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Japan is working to promote local production of cutting-edge semiconductor devices. © Reuters

KOSUKE TAKEUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to push legislation supporting manufacturing of next-generation chips used in artificial intelligence and electric vehicles, according to a draft of its annual economic and fiscal policy plan obtained by Nikkei.

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