The United States accused Japan earlier this year of selling chips below cost in third markets.

Washington accused Japan of selling semiconductor chips at unfairly low prices.

They accused Japan of "using the pretense of scientific research to evade its commitments to the world community".

Last week, it formally accused Japan of discriminating against American companies in awarding some contracts.

The sanctions were not considered protectionist since the Administration justified them by accusing Japan of dumping chips abroad while closing its own markets.

Secretary of State Warren Christopher accused Japan of not having lived up to promises to open markets.

He accused Japan of being protectionist in some areas, but that progress had been made in many others.

The North Korean government claimed the missile was merely launching a satellite to space, and accused Japan of causing an arms race.

We are accusing Japan of negligence.

China accused Japan of trying to "smear China's image."