China to introduce export controls to impede use of semiconductor technology this spring

As concerns grow over China's regional aggression, the Kishida administration is going to introduce export controls designed to impede the use of cutting-edge semiconductor technology for military applications this spring, according to multiple government sources.

According to the sources, the government will amend a ministerial ordinance under the Foreign Exchange and Foreign Trade Act, which requires permission from the Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry when exporting certain products and technologies to prevent manufacturing equipment from being used to make semiconductors.

A draft of the revised ministerial ordinance is expected to be released in the near future. The government will ask for inputs from companies and other related parties to introduce the regulatory measures in the spring.

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