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The Dutch will be cautious about chip export bans

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NETHERLANDS

One of the main issues they discussed was the challenge of China, with the United States attempting to encourage the Netherlands to impose further restrictions on semiconductor…

China will retain its dominance in rare earths

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CHINA

As tensions build between Beijing and Western governments, Beijing may increasingly be tempted to weaponise its dominance. It could limit supplies in response to sanctions and…

Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

US semiconductor controls on China tighten

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US

However, the new measures’ efficacy still depends on US regulators’ capacity to monitor and enforce the controls, which are generating significant pushback from foreign and…

Export controls on metals will benefit Chinese firms

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CHINA

The new regulation’s "national security" justification reflects the increasing resort worldwide to weaponising international trade for political goals and will reinforce efforts…

Animosities will deepen Japan-South Korea trade spat

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JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA

A lengthy meeting on July 12 failed to resolve the dispute. Tokyo may activate a much wider range of export restrictions later this month, when Seoul will also bring a complaint…

Semiconductor decoupling from China inches forward

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CHINA

Beijing is continuing its state-led drive to build up its domestic chip industry capabilities with more centralised control and oversight.

South Korea faces growing headwinds at home and abroad

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SOUTH KOREA

Professing fury at the exercises, Pyongyang insulted South Korean President Moon Jae-in and says it will no longer talk to Seoul. The South Korean and Japanese foreign ministers…

China’s rebalancing will reduce its US trade imbalance

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ASIA

ASIA: Rebalancing will reduce the US trade imbalance

Intelligence pact may help mend Japan-South Korea ties

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JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA

JAPAN/SOUTH KOREA: Intelligence pact eases tensions