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The UK's tech sector relies on a stable global supply of semiconductors. If these new Chinese controls significantly disrupt Japanese chip production, it could indirectly affect UK companies that use Japanese-made components or those that are part of the broader international tech supply chain, potentially leading to delays or higher costs for some products.
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