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A man visits Semicon China, a trade fair for semiconductor technology, in Shanghai, China, on March 17, 2021.ALY SONG/Reuters Japan said on Friday it will restrict exports of 23 types of semiconductor manufacturing equipment, aligning its technology trade controls with a U.S. push to curb China’s ability to make advanced chips. Japan, home to major chip equipment makers such as Nikon Corp and Tokyo Electron Ltd, did not specify China as the target of the restrictions, saying manufacturers would need to seek export permission for all regions. “We are fulfilling our responsibility as a technological nation to contribute to international...
