[Japan and the United States agree to strengthen cooperation in next-generation semiconductor development Ministry of Foreign Affairs: pay close attention to relevant trends] May 29, a reporter asked that Japanese Minister of economy, Trade and Industry Yasuni Nishimura and U.S. Secretary of Commerce Raimundo issued a joint statement, agreed to strengthen cooperation in the development of next-generation semiconductors, the statement said that will encourage the semiconductor research centers of the two countries to work together Develop a roadmap for chip-related technology and human resources development. Is China worried that US-Japan semiconductor cooperation will have a negative impact on China? 'We have taken note of the relevant reports, 'Mr. Mao said. We have always believed that cooperation between countries should not be directed against third parties, and we also oppose the establishment of small circles and discriminatory and exclusive cooperation. We also believe that we should not harm the interests of other countries for the sake of safeguarding hegemony or self-interest. China will also pay close attention to relevant developments and resolutely safeguard its own interests.