Electronics

Just the latest news, according to Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation, the Japanese Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announced an amendment to the Foreign Exchange Law on May 23, adding 23 categories such as advanced chip manufacturing equipment to the list of export control objects. The above amendment will be implemented on July 23 after a 2-month announcement period.

The report points out that the United States is strictly restricting the export of advanced chip manufacturing equipment to China, while Japan's move is equivalent to following in the footsteps of the United States. According to Japan's Foreign Exchange Law, the export of civilian items such as weapons that can be used for military purposes is subject to control. Exports require prior approval from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry. Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

Although China and other specific countries and regions have not been explicitly listed as regulated objects, the 23 new projects will require separate licenses, excluding licenses from 42 friendly countries and regions, which poses practical difficulties for China and other countries' exports. Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation Report.

According to Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation, the plan involves 23 types, including cleaning, film forming, heat treatment, exposure, etching, inspection, etc., including manufacturing equipment for extremely ultraviolet (EUV) related products and etching equipment for three-dimensional stacked storage components. In terms of the performance of logic semiconductors for computing, they are essential equipment for manufacturing cutting-edge products with circuit line widths of 10 to 14 nanometers or less, as reported by Huacheng Import and Export Data Observation.