Japanese trade data: 50%+ of chipmaking equipment exports went to China for three straight quarters through Q1 2024, driven by demand for less advanced gear (Hirofumi Kanaoka/Nikkei Asia)
Hirofumi Kanaoka / Nikkei Asia: Japanese trade data: 50%+ of chipmaking equipment exports went to China for three straight quarters through Q1 2024, driven by demand for less advanced gear — Demand for less-advanced products keeps trade brisk after tech curbs — TOKYO — At least 50% of Japan's exports …
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Hirofumi Kanaoka / Nikkei Asia:
Japanese trade data: 50%+ of chipmaking equipment exports went to China for three straight quarters through Q1 2024, driven by demand for less advanced gear — Demand for less-advanced products keeps trade brisk after tech curbs — TOKYO — At least 50% of Japan's exports …