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A Framework for Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan
A Framework for Maximizing U.S. Interests in Science and Technology Relations with Japan
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Japanese industries established dominant positions in critical component and equipment areas such as dynamic random access memories, liquid crystal displays, and photolithography. Leveraging this strong competitive position, Japanese firms moved aggressively to increase their ties to U.S.
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consumers and producers vulnerable to anticompetitive practices, and impair the ability of the United States to incorporate leading edge commercial technologies in weapons systems? Was it appropriate for Japanese firms to enjoy access to a U.S.
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For example, it is increasingly important for U.S.-generated innovations to gain access to global markets, particularly early in the innovation cycle. Global market participation generates income for future technology investments and provides opportunities to learn from a global base of sophisticated customers and suppliers.
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Since dynamic markets help to spur innovation, particularly at the frontiers of technology, high barriers to domestic and foreign-based entrants have contributed to recent difficulties in innovation experienced by some Japanese companies and industries. Although the emerging techno-industrial powers of Asia are employing a variety of approaches to building technological capability and high-technology industries, some of the positive and negative lessons from the historical experience with Japan are applicable.
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. The United States should also explore expanded policy cooperation and coordination with Japan in trade policy areas where we share common interests, such as ensuring minimum standards for intellectual property protection.
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Finally, there is room for improvement in the Japanese government approach to providing access to science and technology information. Although much science and technology information is available, a great deal of information related to trade and other issues that can affect science and technology cooperation remains difficult to access.
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This is due to shifts in the environment documented in the task force reports, such as the increasing reliance of defense systems on commercially-derived technologies, and the growing imperative that government operations and programs operate efficiently and cohesively. Joining forces and activities is a step in that direction.
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The Japan experience also highlights the important general point that as global capability and competition in science and technology increase, the capability to generate and utilize innovation to create new products, companies, and markets, is perhaps the most important key to national well-being and prestige. The role of natural advantages such as mineral resources and geography will change, as nations increasingly focus on building their knowledge base, brain power, and technical infrastructure of institutions and facilities.
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