The Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that to deter Japan’s “remilitarisation” and its attempts to “acquire nuclear weapons”, it has added 20 Japanese entities “involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities” to an export control list.Twenty Japanese entities have also been added to a separate watch list.The moves were made to safeguard China’s national security and interests and to fulfil international obligations such as non-proliferation, the ministry added.A ministry spokesperson said that China’s actions were in accordance with the law, were only aimed at a “small number” of Japanese entities, and only targeted dual-use items.“They will not affect normal economic and trade exchanges between China and Japan, and honest and law-abiding Japanese entities have absolutely nothing to worry about,” the spokesperson said.The entities added to the export control list include Japan’s National Institute for Defense Studies and military research institutes for ground, naval and air weapons systems.
China adds 20 Japanese entities to its export control list
Ministry of Commerce cites national security concerns as reason for move.
TL;DRAI
China adds 20 Japanese entities to export controls targeting defense research institutes and military suppliers. Escalates supply-chain friction for tech companies sourcing Japan-based dual-use and semiconductor components.
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