Protecting Crown-Jewel Industries.

With global competition in semiconductors and batteries heating up, the Japanese government introduced a draft decree aimed at protecting its crown-jewel industries. Companies and universities receiving state R&D funding must now consult the government before collaborating with any foreign partners who have a history of international standard violations. Japan is currently a global leader in perovskite solar cells and next-gen rechargeable batteries. The new measures are designed to ensure that taxpayer-funded breakthroughs don't slip away through international research loopholes.

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