Archive · 7 Jan 2026
China Launches Anti-Dumping Probe on Japan
China has started an investigation to check if Japan is selling a chemical called dichlorosilane too cheaply, which might hurt Chinese companies.
This chemical is used to make parts for computer chips.
A Chinese company asked for this investigation, and it will look at sales from July 2024 to June 2025.
The investigation should take about a year, but it could take longer if needed.
The goal is to make sure fair trade practices are followed.
China launched an anti-dumping investigation against Japan following an application from Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials Co.
The investigation focuses on dichlorosilane imports from July 2024 to June 2025.
Dichlorosilane is primarily used to create thin films for producing various types of chips.
The investigation is expected to conclude within one year, with a possible six-month extension.
The probe aims to determine if Japanese exports of dichlorosilane are unfairly priced, potentially harming Chinese industries.
- Who
- China's Ministry of Commerce
- What
- Launched an anti-dumping investigation against Japan
- When
- Wednesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- China
- Why
- Following an application from Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials Co.
- Investigation Trigger
- Application from Tangshan Sanfu Electronic Materials Co.
- Product Under Investigation
- Dichlorosilane
- Investigation Period
- July 2024 - June 2025
- Expected Duration
- 1 year (extendable by 6 months)
- Primary Use of Dichlorosilane
- Creating thin films for chip production (logic, memory, analog)