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Japan intends to expand export controls on four technologies related to semiconductors and quantum computing, Bloomberg News reported.
The latest moves aimed at controlling the supply of strategic technologies include scanning electron microscopy, which is used to analyze nanoparticle images, and gate-all-around transistors, a technology used. Manufactured by Samsung Electronics (OTCPK:SSNLF) Reports to improve semiconductor design Added.
The Asian country also requires a license for quantum computers, as well as shipments of cryogenic CMOS circuits used in quantum computers.
These shipments to all countries, including most-favored-nation trading countries South Korea, Singapore and Taiwan, will require permission from export control authorities, according to the report.
The measure is aimed at better overseeing the export of equipment for military use, and the move is similar to those taking place around the world, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry noted. The changes are expected to go into effect as early as July following a public comment period until May 25, the ministry added.
Last year, Japan expanded export controls on 23 cutting-edge semiconductor manufacturing technologies. The move follows U.S. efforts to limit China's access to critical semiconductor technology.
In March, it was reported that China planned to raise more than $27 billion for the largest chip fund in history. China's push for self-sufficiency comes as the United States and its allies, including the Netherlands, Germany, South Korea and Japan, tighten restrictions on access to advanced semiconductor technology in Asia.
Japan is also making efforts to promote domestic semiconductor manufacturing. Earlier this month, Japan approved about 590 billion yen ($3.9 billion) in subsidies to domestic semiconductor company Rapidus. The funding is part of the roughly 4 trillion yen the country has set aside over the past three years to restore its position in the chip manufacturing sector, with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida working with the private sector to provide 10 trillion yen in financial support to chip makers. Are considering.
The Asian country was previously known as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (New York Stock Exchange:TSM) first factory in Kumamoto, Japan, and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) expanded its Hiroshima facility to manufacture cutting-edge DRAM.
Several Taiwanese chip companies are reportedly heading to Japan, not only to support TSM's second factory, but also because of positive signs from the Asian country for the semiconductor industry.
