Japan has protested China's imposition of new export controls on dichlorosilane (DCS), a key chemical used in chip manufacturing. Beijing cited anti-dumping violations, requiring cash deposits of up to 99.2% on imports from Japanese firms like Shin-Etsu Chemical and Denal Silane.
The dispute highlights ongoing trade tensions between Japan and China, impacting critical supply chains for the global semiconductor industry and potentially affecting the availability and cost of computer chips.
Japan has lodged a protest against China's imposition of new export controls on dichlorosilane (DCS), a vital chemical used in the production of computer chips. Beijing announced Tuesday that Japanese exports of DCS would face provisional measures, including cash deposits of up to 99.2%, citing violations of anti-dumping regulations and harm to China's domestic industry.
The measure, which took effect Tuesday, impacts Japanese exporters such as Shin-Etsu Chemical and Denal Silane. China's commerce ministry initiated an anti-dumping probe into Japanese DCS as part of broader actions against Japan, which have also included export controls on dual-use items. Beijing stated that the current curbs are provisional pending further investigation and a final ruling.
In Tokyo, Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara formally protested the controls, asserting that Japan would "respond appropriately" to prevent unfair damage to its companies. Relations between the two East Asian nations have been strained, with recent tensions stemming from comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan.