Supply fears hit Japan, dependent on China for 40% of its gallium and germanium
BEIJING/TOKYO -- China tightened restrictions on exports of products related to gallium and germanium on Tuesday, a move widely seen as retribution for curbs imposed by the U.S. and its allies on advanced semiconductor exports to China. Germanium Metal Granule
The move could deal a blow to Japan's chipmaking material makers, depending on how the export controls are implemented, as the sector depends on China for 40% of its supplies.
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