China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating military tensions amid rising regional security concerns over Taiwan.

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating military tensions amid rising regional security concerns over Taiwan.

Chinese officials banned exports of some rare earth minerals and goods that might have military use following comments by Japan's prime minister.

Dual-use items are goods, software or technologies that have both civilian and military applications, including certain rare earth elements that are essential for making drones…

Japan calls for the ban's withdrawal, calling the measures 'absolutely unacceptable' and 'deeply regrettable'.