China slaps export controls on dozens of Japanese entities

China's Ministry of Commerce has imposed export controls on dozens of Japanese entities, citing national security and non-proliferation concerns. The measures, announced on Monday, are a response to Japan's alleged "new militarism" and "remilitarisation." Twenty organizations, including research institutes and companies like Mitsubishi Precision and MHI Logitech, have been added to a blacklist barring them from receiving dual-use items with potential military applications. An additional twenty entities, such as Mitsui E&S and Hitachi Advanced Systems, have been placed on a watch list requiring risk assessments for their exports. A Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesperson stated the move is legitimate and reasonable, while Japan's chief cabinet secretary urged Beijing to revoke the measures, calling them unacceptable.

China has imposed export controls on 40 Japanese entities, citing their contribution to Japan's "remilitarization." Twenty entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, are now on a control list, prohibiting the sale of dual-use items from China. An additional 20 entities, such as Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu divisions, are on a watch list requiring special licenses for such exports. The Chinese Commerce Ministry stated these measures are a response to Japan's pursuit of "new militarism" and its perceived wrongful course. Tensions have escalated following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on potential intervention if China used force against Taiwan, and Japan's reinforcement of its defense capabilities, including missile deployments. This action follows similar controls placed on Japanese companies in February.