China imposes export ban targeting Japan’s military in Taiwan dispute
Financial Times••general
Key Points:
- China has banned exports of "dual-use" goods to Japan’s military in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, which Beijing views as interference in its internal affairs.
- The Chinese commerce ministry stated that any individual or entity violating the ban worldwide will face legal consequences, emphasizing the move is linked to Takaichi’s remarks about possible Japanese military intervention in a Taiwan conflict.
- Takaichi’s comments, suggesting Japan could respond militarily to a Chinese attack on Taiwan even without being attacked first, marked a significant shift from previous Japanese policy and have been condemned by China.
- The dispute has led to broader tensions, including Chinese travel warnings against Japan, sanctions on a former Japanese military advisor to Taiwan
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