China Bans Exports to Japan of Dual-Use Goods that Could Enhance Tokyo's Military Power
China banned exports of dual-use goods to Japan immediately, citing national security after Japanese PM's Taiwan remarks; Japan relies on China for 70% of its rare earth imports, officials said.
- China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo's military power, effective immediately.
- The curbs mark the latest move in a pressure campaign against Japan, after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
- Exports for any end-user purposes that could enhance Japan's military capabilities are also prohibited, China's Ministry of Commerce said.
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[Yomiuri Shimbun] Concerns have been raised within the domestic industry following the Chinese government's announcement that it would ban the export of dual-use (military and civilian) products to Japan. In April last year, China banned the export of automobiles, industrial machinery, smartphones, and other products as a countermeasure against the high tariff policy of the United States.
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