Regarding the government's consideration of export restrictions on cutting-edge semiconductors and related manufacturing equipment with China and other countries in mind, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura refrained from discussing specific details, but exchanged views with relevant countries such as the United States. , He expressed his intention to respond appropriately while taking into account trends in other countries.
Regarding the development of weapons of mass destruction, advanced semiconductors that can be diverted to military systems, and export restrictions on related manufacturing equipment, Japan, the United States, and the Netherlands, which have a large share of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, will hold discussions by January 27. The Japanese government is also considering export restrictions with China and other countries in mind.
Regarding this, Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura said at a press conference after the cabinet meeting on the 31st, "I would like to refrain from discussing individual details in diplomatic exchanges."
On the other hand, he said, "Regarding export controls, we have been communicating and exchanging opinions on a daily basis with the countries concerned. We are exchanging opinions,” he said, expressing his intention to exchange opinions with relevant countries such as the United States regarding export restrictions, and to respond appropriately while taking into account trends in other countries.