OSAKA -- Japanese companies are pouring hundreds of millions of dollars into producing components for 5G telecommunications equipment, hoping to maintain their dominance after falling behind Chinese and South Korean competitors in finished mobile bases and smartphones.
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Japan's electronics sector opens wallet to guard turf in 5G parts
Industry faces another test after losing out in finished devices
Technicians install 5G antennas in Switzerland. Japanese companies control a large market share in the components that make these networks tick. © Reuters
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