China warns Japan of retaliation over potential new chip curbs: Report

China has issued a warning of severe economic retaliation against Japan if it continues to restrict sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. Beijing might cut Japan’s access to minerals crucial for automotive production. Japan began limiting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in July, aligning with U.S. trade controls. China has issued a warning of severe economic retaliation against Japan if it continues to restrict sales and servicing of chipmaking equipment to Chinese firms. Beijing might cut Japan’s access to minerals crucial for automotive production. Japan began limiting exports of semiconductor manufacturing equipment in July, aligning with U.S. trade controls.  Economic Times