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US opens national security probes into imported drones, polysilicon

The U.S. Commerce Department said on Monday it has opened national security investigations into the import of drones and related components as well as polysilicon, a key component in solar panels and semiconductors. The “Section 232” investigations, which were opened on July 1 but not publicly disclosed previously, could be used as a basis for […]

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US-China high-tech friction and Japan’s response: Implications from a comparison of innovation processes

The competition being fought between the US and China in cutting-edge technology fields friction is also affecting basic research activities at universities and other public institutions. This column examines how innovation processes in Japan compare with those in the US and China, and argues that Japan must improve the incorporation of cutting-edge international research results […]