Japan to restrict export of advanced chip-making equipment to China

The Japanese government said Friday it will tighten export controls for advanced chip manufacturing equipment, joining U.S.-led efforts that seek to stymie China's ability to develop high-end semiconductors capable of being used for military purposes.Japan's decision to expand the scope of chip-manufacturing goods that require approval for export, expected to come into force in July, triggered a backlash from Beijing even as Tokyo did not single out the neighboring economic powerhouse as the main target of the restrictions."It is to prevent our technology from being diverted for military us…READ FULL ARTICLE