Anti-Japanese War

The “Choke Point” Struggle Between Rare Earths and Semiconductors: Insights from Over a Decade of Diverging Paths Between China and Japan

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The “Choke Point” Struggle Between Rare Earths and Semiconductors: Insights from Over a Decade of Diverging Paths Between China and Japan After the Diaoyu Islands dispute in 2010, Japan regarded “reducing dependence on Chinese rare earths” as a national task. More than a decade later, the statistical proportion of “raw materials from China” has indeed … Read more

Reflections on the History of Japan’s Invasion of Northeast China: Conclusion and Compilation

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On the night of September 18, 1931, the explosion at Liutiaohai in the northern suburbs of Shenyang shattered the tranquility. The railway explosion orchestrated by Japan became the pretext for its armed occupation of Northeast China. This event, known as the “September 18 Incident,” is not only a profound wound in modern Chinese history but … Read more

How South Korea Benefited from the Semiconductor Friction Between the US and Japan

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How South Korea Benefited from the Semiconductor Friction Between the US and Japan

Introduction: Represented by Samsung and SK Hynix, South Korea’s semiconductor industry is the absolute leader in the global memory chip sector, dominating the DRAM and NAND Flash markets. With its IDM model, cutting-edge manufacturing processes, and continuous technological iterations, it has built extremely high industry barriers, becoming an indispensable core pillar in the global technology … Read more

Chip Wars: The Rise and Fall of Japan’s Semiconductor Industry

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Chip Wars: The Rise and Fall of Japan's Semiconductor Industry

By the 1980s, Japan seemed to be the main beneficiary of the U.S. supply chain strategy. Japanese trade and foreign investment surged. Tokyo’s role in the Asian economy and politics was expanding irreversibly. If Japan could quickly establish dominance in the chip industry, what could stop it from replacing the U.S. geopolitical advantage? The Golden … Read more

Overview of Major Software and IT Service Companies in Japan

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Overview of Major Software and IT Service Companies in Japan

The following list covers representative companies in various fields, including comprehensive IT services, manufacturer-related firms, global giants, specialized software, and internet services. 1. Comprehensive IT Services and System Integration (SIer) These companies are the cornerstone of Japan’s IT industry, with business covering the entire chain from strategic consulting to system development and operation. Company Name … Read more

Japan’s Return to the Chip War

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Japan's Return to the Chip War

China was once a semiconductor powerhouse. Can it return to greatness? Mr. Koike Atsuki, a 73-year-old semiconductor engineer and motorcycle enthusiast, brings the same rhythm to his latest company, Rapidus. Founded in 2022, the company opened a large semiconductor factory in the small city of Chitose on Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island. In December, Rapidus … Read more

Bright Reading Notes – ‘Chip War’ Part 2

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Bright Reading Notes - 'Chip War' Part 2

Bright Reading Notes: ‘Chip War’ Part 2 Hello everyone, welcome to Bright’s little desk, I am Bright. We continue to share reading notes, today is the second part of ‘Chip War’. Last time we talked about the development of the semiconductor industry from nothing to the situation in 1961. Now let’s continue to look at … Read more

Reading List | Compilation of Historical Materials (390) Republic of China 12 Anti-Japanese War (11) 15 Titles

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Reading List | Compilation of Historical Materials (390) Republic of China 12 Anti-Japanese War (11) 15 Titles

1. Xie Yongguang: “Three Years and Eight Months of Suffering: Precious Historical Materials from the Period of Hong Kong’s Occupation”, Hong Kong: Ming Pao Publishing, 1995 2. Jilin Archives compiled: “Compilation of Historical Archives on the Fourteen Years of Northeast Occupation: Kanto Army Document Collection”, Changchun: Jilin University Press, 1995 3. (Canada) Ken Kaimen: “The … Read more

Which Universities in Japan Are the Most Cost-Effective for IT/Computer Science Majors?

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Which Universities in Japan Are the Most Cost-Effective for IT/Computer Science Majors?

Hello, everyone! I am your go-to expert on studying abroad in Japan~🌸 There has been an overwhelming number of inquiries about IT majors! Students are asking: “Expert, I want to study computer science in Japan and earn a high salary in the future. Which school should I apply to? Which university is the most ‘cost-effective’?” … Read more

Japan’s Semiconductor Equipment Sales Continue to Surge

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Japan's Semiconductor Equipment Sales Continue to Surge

👆If you wish to meet often, feel free to star 🌟 and bookmark it~ Source: Content from Semiconductor Chip News. Sales of semiconductor (chip) manufacturing equipment in Japan continue to thrive, with a significant increase of 17% in sales in June 2025, marking 15 consecutive months of double-digit growth (over 10%). Monthly sales have exceeded … Read more