China and Japan have always maintained close cooperation in the economic, scientific and technological fields. However, in recent years, under the influence of the United States, Japan has adopted a series of hostile and restrictive measures in an attempt to contain China's development.
Especially in the field of semiconductors, Japan implemented an export control bill and banned the sale of 23 kinds of semiconductor equipment and materials, which hit China's chip industry hard. But instead of giving in, China has dealt a heavy blow to Japan with more resolute and forceful countermeasures. In the first half of this year, China reportedly canceled $76 billion worth of orders to Japan, causing more than 4,000 Japanese companies to go bankrupt and close down in China. This can be described as a swift retribution.
1.Japan provoked the incident
Semiconductor equipment is one of the elements of chip technology, the process is complex and precise, China's scientific and technological development is relatively late, and the demand for high-end chips still needs to be imported.
Developed countries such as the United States, Japan and South Korea are leading in this field. Relying on its technological and military superiority, the United States first imposed a technological blockade and product restrictions on China. Since 2018, sanctions and bans have been imposed on Chinese technology companies on several occasions, and a series of repressive measures have been continuous, from technology blockades to product restrictions.
The European Union, South Korea, Japan, and others have followed suit and taken action in order to cater to the United States. The European Union has imposed economic sanctions on Chinese microelectronics companies, South Korea and Japan have comprehensively restricted the export of semiconductor equipment and technology, and the Netherlands has also "reservations" about lithography machine technology to China.
In particular, Japan has imposed export restrictions on 23 kinds of semiconductor products and materials, and has tightened the range of chip sizes, from 7nm to 64nm, especially the restriction of 45nm chips is very important for China's chip technology.
2.Chinese countermeasures
In the face of Japan's sudden sanctions, China did not blindly retaliate or compromise, but took targeted countermeasures, reflecting the stability and decisiveness of a major country.
As a large country, Japan has shown determination and steadiness in the face of economic challenges.
First of all, China canceled a large order worth 76 billion US dollars, which dealt a heavy blow to the Japanese economy and demonstrated China's firm economic strength and decision-making ability.
At the same time, China has significantly reduced its imports of semiconductor materials to Japan. These materials once occupied a large share of the Chinese market, but with the development of China's independent technology and partnerships, this share has gradually decreased. Reducing imports will provide more space for independent development of China's semiconductor industry.
In the face of sanctions, China has not stagnated, but has accelerated the pace of independent research and development in the field of semiconductors. In recent years, China's science and technology enterprises have made a number of technological breakthroughs in this field, not only in the low-end market, but also in the high-end market to show strong competitiveness.
At the same time, our country actively seeks cooperation with other countries. It cooperates not only with European technology giants, but also with emerging markets in Asia and Africa, showing an open and cooperative attitude. This not only brings advanced technology and rich market resources to China, but also provides technical support and materials for other countries.
This cooperation is not limited to countries, but also includes cooperation between major international companies. In terms of technical exchanges, market opening, and capital investment, China has demonstrated strong cooperation capabilities and market attractiveness. The development of China's semiconductor field no longer depends solely on a certain country or market, but forms a diversified and open development pattern.
3.China exports semiconductor technology to the world
China is not only improving its own semiconductor technology, but also actively exporting technology and products to the world. China has become the world's largest chip consumer and second largest chip producer, as well as one of the major chip exporters. China's chip products have expanded to Europe, America, Africa, Asia and other regions, and have established R&D cooperation bases with local areas to jointly explore new technologies and markets.
China's chip technology is internationally recognized and welcomed. In the past, chips imported by Turkey from the United States were at risk of remote monitoring and could be remotely disabled or destroyed. To avoid this risk, Turkey has sought cooperation from China and hopes to import chips made in China. With the influx of Chinese chips into the Turkish market, its military and civilian equipment has been significantly secured.
Finally
Regarding Japan's sanctions, one can't help but ask, "Did you get your head into Mt. Fuji?"”
Although China's development is not as good as that of the United States, it is definitely not comparable to or suppressed by Japan. Even if it joins forces with the United States, China is not afraid.
On the contrary, those countries that try to sanction China end up smashing themselves in the foot.
Although such things are not uncommon in the United States and Japan, they always fail to learn their lessons, which is really laughable.