China has placed 20 Japanese firms, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi and Fujitsu, under export controls for dual-use items. Beijing cited Japan's "remilitarisation" and nuclear ambitions as reasons for this move, which restricts sales without prior approval. The commerce ministry stated this action targets specific entities and dual-use goods, aiming not to disrupt normal trade. An additional 20 entities are on a watchlist for potential end-use verification.

The latest trade restrictions apply to 20 Japanese entities, including four national defense research institutes and nine subsidiaries of the conglomerate Mitsubishi

China is placing 20 Japanese entities on a control list with absolute export prohibitions, and placing 20 others on a watch list with enhanced scrutiny, to curb Japan’s…