# Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI)

Type: government

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## Timeline

- **2040**: Strategic Target — Deadline for achieving the 800% increase in total domestic semiconductor sales.
- **2027**: 2nm Pilot Production — Target date for Rapidus to begin pilot production of next-generation logic chips.
- **2026-02-24**: Direct Targeting — China announces specific measures against Japanese firms over alleged military ties.
- **2026-02**: Rapidus Funding Surge — Japanese state grants $1.7 billion to Rapidus to accelerate 2nm development.
- **2025-11**: Regulatory Update — Beijing updates the Unreliable Entities List to include broader definitions of national security threats.
- **2024-05**: Export Control Expansion — Japan aligns with U.S. policy to restrict high-end chipmaking tool exports to China.
- **2024**: TSMC Kumamoto Opening — TSMC begins operations at its first major advanced fab in Japan, signaling a return of foreign investment.
- **2020**: Baseline Year — Japan records semiconductor sales levels used as the benchmark for the 8x growth target.

## Recent coverage (2 stories)

### Japan Targets 800% Growth in Semiconductor Sales by 2040
2026-03-11 06:00:34 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2

The Japanese government has unveiled an ambitious strategic roadmap to increase domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This massive industrial push aims to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse through multi-billion dollar subsidies and the development of next-generation 2nm manufacturing capabilities.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-sales-growth-2040-target

### China Targets Japanese Firms Over Military Ties, Risking Supply Chain Fractures
2026-02-24 07:59:56 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Beijing has initiated regulatory actions against several Japanese companies, citing their involvement in military-related activities. This escalation threatens to disrupt critical electronics and machinery supply chains between the two economic powerhouses.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/china-sanctions-japanese-firms-military-ties

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