TOKYO, Jan. 9 (Xinhua) -- Tokyo stocks ended lower Thursday on selling of semiconductor-related shares following a report that the U.S. government plans to further restrict the export of artificial intelligence chips.

Japan's benchmark Nikkei stock index, the 225-issue Nikkei Stock Average, ended down 375.97 points, or 0.94 percent, from Wednesday at 39,605.09.

The broader Topix index finished 34.08 points, or 1.23 percent, lower at 2,735.92.

Tokyo stocks opened lower tracking declines in U.S. high-tech shares, and the market widened losses as the selling of heavyweight chip-related shares was fueled by reports of additional U.S. export curbs, analysts said.

Shares of automakers were also sold after U.S. media reported that President-elect Donald Trump is considering declaring a national economic emergency to provide legal justification for his universal tariff plan once he takes office. Enditem

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