# Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) Type: government Source: GetYourBrief — https://getyourbrief.com/entity/ministry-of-economy-trade-and-industry-meti-government Canonical HTML page: https://getyourbrief.com/entity/ministry-of-economy-trade-and-industry-meti-government ## Timeline - **2040**: Target Realization — Goal of 40 trillion yen in annual sales and global supply chain leadership. - **2040**: Strategic Target — Deadline for achieving the 800% increase in total domestic semiconductor sales. - **2040**: Target Achievement — Deadline for reaching the eightfold increase in total semiconductor sales. - **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for beginning mass production of advanced 2nm logic chips. - **2027**: 2nm Pilot Production — Target date for Rapidus to begin pilot production of next-generation logic chips. - **2027**: Rapidus Milestone — Target date for the mass production of advanced 2-nanometer logic chips. - **2026-03-15**: Projected Implementation — Full enforcement of new licensing requirements expected across all Chinese ports of entry. - **2026-02-24**: Direct Targeting — China announces specific measures against Japanese firms over alleged military ties. - **2026-02-24**: Restrictions Announced — China formally tightens trade regulations and customs protocols for Japanese entities. - **2026-02**: Rapidus Funding Surge — Japanese state grants $1.7 billion to Rapidus to accelerate 2nm development. - **2026-01-10**: Diplomatic Friction — Initial warnings from Beijing regarding Japan's new tech export policies. - **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 — First major TSMC plant in Japan begins operations to secure mature node supply. - **2024**: TSMC Kumamoto Opening — TSMC begins operations at its first major advanced fab in Japan, signaling a return of foreign investment. ## Recent coverage (7 stories, network-wide) ### Asian Economies Deploy Multi-Pronged Strategies to Mitigate Global Oil Price Surge 2026-03-17 04:43:00 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2 Major Asian oil importers, including India, Japan, and China, are implementing aggressive fiscal measures and strategic reserve releases to shield domestic consumers from rising global crude prices. These interventions highlight the region's ongoing vulnerability to energy price volatility and the complex balancing act between short-term economic stability and long-term decarbonization goals. Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/asia-oil-price-mitigation-strategies-2026 ### Japan Targets 8x Surge in Semiconductor Sales by 2040 to Secure Cloud Supply 2026-03-11 06:01:40 · Sector: saas · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Japan has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap to increase its semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This strategic pivot aims to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse and provide a critical alternative supply chain for global cloud and AI infrastructure. Full story: https://getsaasbrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-2040-growth-target ### Japan Targets 800% Growth in Semiconductor Sales by 2040 2026-03-11 06:00:34 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Positive · 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 ### Japan Targets 8x Semiconductor Sales Growth by 2040 in Strategic Pivot 2026-03-11 05:56:42 · Sector: space · Sentiment: Positive · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 2 Japan has unveiled an ambitious industrial roadmap aiming to increase domestic semiconductor sales eightfold by 2040 compared to 2020 levels. This strategy seeks to reclaim Japan's status as a global chip powerhouse while securing critical supply chains for defense and emerging AI technologies. Full story: https://getspacebrief.com/story/japan-semiconductor-strategy-2040-growth ### China Escalates Trade War with Japan via New Regulatory Restrictions 2026-02-24 09:45:35 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3 Beijing has implemented a new wave of trade restrictions targeting Japanese imports and exports, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing geopolitical spat between the two largest economies in East Asia. The move follows months of simmering tensions over semiconductor technology and regional security, threatening to disrupt critical high-tech supply chains. Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/china-japan-trade-restrictions-escalation-2026 ### China Imposes Strict Trade Restrictions on Japan Amid Escalating Spat 2026-02-24 09:41:56 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3 China has significantly tightened trade regulations and export controls targeting Japanese entities, marking a sharp escalation in bilateral tensions. These measures introduce new compliance hurdles for multinational firms and require immediate updates to RegTech screening protocols. Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/china-japan-trade-restrictions-regulation-2026 ### China Targets Japanese Firms Over Military Ties, Risking Supply Chain Fractures 2026-02-24 07:59:56 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Negative · 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 --- This page is a machine-readable summary. Sentiment measures the directional read of each development for this entity, not the tone of the reporting; impact weights consequence, not syndication reach. See https://getyourbrief.com/guides/methodology for the full editorial methodology.