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Washington Pushes Back on Apple Buying Chinese Memory: Section 5949 and the Supplier Fallout

In August 2026, Commerce Secretary Lutnick said the administration opposes Apple sourcing Chinese memory. Here are the Senate and House letters, where CXMT and YMTC actually sit in US regulation, and what Section 5949 and the pending FAR rule mean for component suppliers in Japan and elsewhere.

2026-08-15Ryuta Hamamoto

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What Are Specified Critical Materials? A Complete Guide to the 16 Designated Materials and Their Supervising Ministries

Specified critical materials are goods designated by cabinet order under Japan's Economic Security Promotion Act as subjects of stable supply assurance.

2026-07-19Ryuta Hamamoto

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What Is the UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act)? The Rebuttable Presumption, the 12 High-Priority Sectors, and How Japanese Companies Should Respond [2026]

What Is the UFLPA (Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act)? The Rebuttable Presumption, the 12 High-Priority Sectors, and How Japanese Companies Should Respond [2026].

2026-07-18Ryuta Hamamoto

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[Effective November 10, 2026] U.S. BIS Affiliate Rule (50% Rule) Complete Guide — Five-Step Supply Chain Audit for Japanese Companies and TRAFEED Workflow

On November 10, 2026, after a one-year stay, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) Affiliate Rule (50% Rule) will finally take effect.

2026-06-04Ryuta Hamamoto

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What Is Happening with Exports to China? Key Concerns and Practical Responses for Japanese Companies

No one needs a lecture on how large the Chinese market is for Japanese companies. What has changed is the operating system around that market.

2026-02-26Ryuta Hamamoto

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Export Controls 2026: US, China, EU, Japan, and Asia in One Comparison Table

This is Hamamoto from TIMEWELL. For any company that moves goods or technology across borders, export control is no longer a customs side task.

2026-02-26Ryuta Hamamoto

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China's Dual-Use Export Control List and Watch List — Full 80 Japanese Entity Names for Counterparty Screening [June 29, 2026 Update]

China's dual-use Export Control List and Watch List now cover 80 Japanese entities. Full names, list differences, and re-export checks for global counterparties.

2026-02-24Ryuta Hamamoto

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FCC Foreign-Made Router Controls and Smart TV Data Cases: What the Record Shows on Chinese-Linked Devices

U.S. actions on Chinese-made networking gear and related device risk. FCC Covered List moves, litigation context, and what buyers should document in procurement.

2026-02-23Ryuta Hamamoto

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The Latest Economic Security Trends 2026: U.S.-China Rivalry and Strategies for Japanese Companies

The Latest Economic Security Trends 2026: U. -China Rivalry and Strategies for Japanese Companies Hello, this is Hamamoto from TIMEWELL.

2026-01-16Ryuta Hamamoto