Since the reform and opening up, China has always regarded the development of science and technology as the top priority of national development. In the economic and military spheres, scientific and technological progress is seen as a driving force. The United States, as a global technology power, has long restricted the scientific and technological development of other countries through various means, including restrictions on the export of chips and lithography machines to China. Recently, Japan has joined the ranks with a chip ban on China that is even more severe than that of the United States.
Japan's strategy and counterattack
As an ally of the United States, Japan has historically closely followed in the footsteps of the United States. On the Taiwan Strait issue, Japan has ignored China's warnings and supported the US position. At the recent G7 summit, Japan's attitude towards China's Taiwan Strait issue also caused controversy. At the beginning of this year, the United States, Japan and the Netherlands signed a tripartite agreement aimed at limiting the development of semiconductors in China. Japan's new ban not only restricts the export of lithography machines, but also restricts the export of equipment to China in various fields such as etching, cleaning, and film formation.
China-Japan** and economic impact
According to reports, Japan's new ban restricts chip exports to more than 45nm and imposes strict scrutiny on the export of all high-end chip equipment. China's Ministry of Commerce responded strongly, pointing out that this act has seriously affected Sino-Japanese relations, and calling on Japan to stop immediately. More than 30% of Japan's semiconductor equipment is sold to China, and China is not small in its dependence on Japanese equipment. Japan's ban will not only affect China, but will also harm the interests of Japanese companies. If Japan sticks to this policy, China is likely to take countermeasures.
Conclusion
In today's increasingly fierce global competition in science and technology, the cooperation between China and Japan is facing new challenges. Japan's economy is already in poor shape, and the loss of the Chinese market could further affect its economy. Both China and Japan need to carefully consider their future cooperation and competition strategies to avoid unnecessary economic losses.