Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Beijing on Tuesday blacklisted 20 Japanese defense contractors, agencies and institutions, including Mitsubishi's shipbuilding and heavy industries divisions, IHI Corp., the National Defense Academy and JAXA, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency.
The Commerce Ministry measures prohibiting Chinese companies from exporting so-called dual-use products with both civilian and military applications to Japanese firms and entities on the list also apply to overseas groups or individuals where the goods in question are of Chinese origin.
However, exporters can seek a Commerce Ministry waiver where particular circumstances warrant it, the ministry said.
It said those on the list had been blacklisted because they "participate in enhancing Japan's military capabilities."
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