US Urges Japan and Netherlands to Tighten Restrictions on China’s Semiconductor Access

While the US Commerce Department raised the issue during a meeting in Tokyo, both Japanese and Dutch officials are skeptical about the proposed changes.
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While the US Commerce Department raised the issue during a meeting in Tokyo, both Japanese and Dutch officials are skeptical about the proposed changes.
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