Chinese ambassador warns Japan of working with US on chip export curbs

China's ambassador to Japan warned Tokyo on Friday that it may lose the Chinese market and the future of its semiconductor industry if it cooperates with the United States on chip export curbs.

"If Japan insists on doing so, the loss will not only be of the Chinese market, but also the future of Japan's semiconductor industry," said Wu Jianghao, the Chinese envoy, referring to Tokyo's announcement last month that it will tighten exports of 23 types of advanced semiconductor manufacturing equipment to China.

Speaking at the Japan National Press Club, Wu called for Japan to formulate its China strategy independent of Washington and reminded Tokyo that Japan itself was a victim of protectionism and unilateral sanctions.