China’s Commerce Ministry on June 29 added 40 more Japanese entities and research institutes to its export control list, barring exports of dual-use items to the companies over concerns they could be used to “enhance Japan’s military strength.”
The ministry announced the export curbs in two separate statements. The first listed 20 Japanese defense companies and research institutes, including the National Institute for Defense Studies and several units of Mitsubishi Corporation, which it said were “involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities.”
It stated that individuals and foreign organizations are barred from exporting or supplying dual-use items originating from China to those companies and said that “any ongoing related activities must be immediately ceased.”…
China Imposes Export Curbs on 40 Japanese Entities, Research Institutes Over Military Ties
