China has added 20 Japanese entities, including defence-related institutions, to its export control blacklist as part of efforts to restrict dual-use technology transfers and safeguard national security. — Unsplash pic Earn a fixed rate of up to 4.2%* p.a. for 210 days with Versa Save! Plus, enjoy an additional FREE RM10 when you sign up using code VERSAMM10 with a min. cash-in of RM100 today. T&Cs apply. Monday, 29 Jun 2026 11:08 AM MYT BEIJING, June 29 — China added 20 Japanese entities, including the National Institute for Defense Studies, to a blacklist on Monday aiming to block the export of dual-use items, the commerce ministry said.“For the purpose of safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations including non-proliferation, it has been decided to include 20 Japanese entities... that have participated in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities on the export control list,” the ministry said in a statement. — AFP