China's Chip Blockade: A New Era in Economic Coercion China's decision to limit Japan's exports of dichlorosilane (DCS), a key chemical used in computer chip production, marks a significant escalation in the country's economic coercion tactics.
The move has sparked outrage from Tokyo and raises concerns about the implications for global trade. The Chinese commerce ministry claims that Japan's DCS exports have violated anti dumping regulations.
However, industry insiders point to a more sinister motive: economic pressure on a strategic competitor. By imposing cash deposits of up to 99.