China has fired back at Japan’s plans to tighten export controls on key semiconductor-related technologies, calling the move a threat to global trade and supply chains. 🌐⚖️ The sharp rebuke comes as tensions over tech dominance heat up in Asia.
A spokesperson for China’s Ministry of Commerce warned Monday that Japan’s proposed restrictions would disrupt business between Chinese and Japanese firms. “This isn’t just a bilateral issue – it risks destabilizing the entire industry,” they said, comparing semiconductors to the ‘oxygen’ of modern tech. 📱💻
The comments highlight growing friction over national security-driven trade policies. China urged Japan to ‘correct its wrong practices’ and vowed to protect its companies’ interests. With chip wars reshaping global alliances, this clash could ripple through everything from smartphones to EVs. 🔌🚗
