China adds Japanese entities to export control list, turning up heat on Tokyo

South China Morning PostCenter-RightEN 1 min read 100% complete by Ji SiqiFebruary 24, 2026 at 03:12 AM

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China has placed 20 Japanese entities, including subsidiaries of Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, and IHI, on its export control list, effective immediately. This action prohibits Chinese exporters from shipping dual-use goods to these firms, which are heavily involved in Japan's defense industry, including the production of ships, aircraft, radar, and missiles. Foreign exporters are also barred from shipping Chinese-made dual-use items to these entities. Simultaneously, 20 more entities, such as Subaru and Sumitomo Heavy Industries, were added to a watch list, subjecting them to stricter scrutiny regarding dual-use item trade. China's Ministry of Commerce stated these measures aim to prevent Japan's "remilitarization" and nuclear weapons development.

Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context

Institute of Science Tokyo 30% Sumitomo Heavy Industries 40% Subaru 50% National Defense Academy of Japan 60% IHI 70% Kawasaki Heavy Industries 80% Mitsubishi Heavy Industries ×290% China ×4100% Japan ×4100%

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export control 90% china 90% japan 90% dual-use goods 80% military equipment 70% remilitarization 60% defense industry 60% ministry of commerce 50% trade 50% nuclear weapons 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Center-Right (0.50)

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China

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