China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.

Mitsubishi's ships and heavy industries divisions, IHI Corp., and the Japanese space agency were among dozens of Japanese firms blacklisted by China.

China has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese companies, targeting dual-use goods with potential military applications, Japanese media reports

China's Commerce Ministry says the move against Japanese firms will prevent the remilitarisation of Japan.