Japan eyes takeover of critical factories during emergencies

Government looks to ensure supply of chips, masks and other essential goods

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Japan's law to promote economic security provides support in 12 critical fields, including semiconductors. (Photo by Mayumi Tsumita)

RYUTO IMAO

TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided on Friday to revise legal guidelines for promoting economic security, paving a way for it to temporarily take over factories that manufacture critical goods like semiconductors in the event of an emergency.

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