Japan moves to ban Chinese IT equipment from local governments

Rules aim to lower risk of information leaks and cyberattacks

Cyberattacks targeting local Japanese governments have been increasing in recent years, including some that resulted in the leak of personal information. (Nikkei collage)

TOKYO -- Japan will mandate that local governments procure only IT equipment certified as having low cybersecurity risks, aiming to eliminate Chinese-made and other products that could lead to information leaks, Nikkei has learned.