Japan protests as China slaps new measures against its exports of a key chipmaking material
Summary
Japan has protested new Chinese rules that limit its exports of a key chemical used to make computer chips. China says Japanese exports of this chemical broke trade rules and hurt its industry, so China now requires cash deposits from Japanese exporters while it investigates.Key Facts
- China imposed controls on Japanese exports of dichlorosilane (DCS), a chemical used in making computer chips.
- China claims Japanese exports violated anti-dumping rules and harmed its domestic industry.
- Starting October 27, 2025, importers in China must pay cash deposits up to 99.2% on DCS from Japan.
- The controls affect companies like Shin-Etsu Chemical and Denal Silane from Japan.
- China calls this a temporary measure pending a final decision after investigation.
- Japan’s government officially protested and said it will respond to protect Japanese companies.
- The dispute comes amid already tense China-Japan relations following Japan’s statements on possible military intervention over Taiwan.
- Japan is the world’s leading producer of ultrapure DCS used for semiconductor chip making.
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