Japan to add advanced electronic parts to critical supplies list

Supply chains for multilayer ceramic capacitors would be protected

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Multilayer ceramic capacitors are used in electric vehicles, telecom networks and other technology. (Photo courtesy of Murata Manufacturing)

RYO NEMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- The Japanese government plans to designate advanced electronic components as critical goods that will receive support from the state to shore up the supply chain and minimize the fallout from international emergencies, officials said during a meeting held Wednesday by the ruling Liberal Democratic Party.

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