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

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