Japan Appoints Former Minister Yamagiwa as Chip Czar Amidst Global Semiconductor Race

In a strategic move to bolster its semiconductor industry, Japan's ruling Liberal Democratic Party has appointed former Minister of State for Science and Technology, Shinjiro Yamagiwa, as the country's new “chip czar.” This appointment comes at a time when Japan seeks to reclaim its status as a global powerhouse in semiconductor manufacturing, poised to compete against dominant players like the United States and China.

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