China Threatens Economic Retaliation Against Japan Over Chip Technology Controls

China has warned Japan against restricting semiconductor equipment exports, threatening economic retaliation that could impact Japan`s access to essential minerals for industries like automotive manufacturing. This complicates US efforts to restrict China`s access to advanced technology. Japan, particularly companies like Toyota heavily invested in the semiconductor industry, is concerned about potential consequences, especially given China`s history of leveraging resource control for political leverage. This has sparked discussions between the US and Japan to secure critical mineral supplies. The situation has negatively impacted Japanese chip industry stocks.