Takaichi Fallout Rocks Japan’s Semiconductor Supply Chain
Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan sparked cancellations in chip equipment and rare earth imports from the Chinese mainland, threatening Japan’s semiconductor edge.
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Japanese PM Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan sparked cancellations in chip equipment and rare earth imports from the Chinese mainland, threatening Japan’s semiconductor edge.
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