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China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese companies
AP News • • world
Key Points:
- China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi and Fujitsu divisions, accusing them of contributing to Japan's "remilitarization" amid rising tensions over Taiwan.
- The controls restrict sales of dual-use items—those with civilian and military applications—and require exporters to obtain special licenses and submit risk assessments.
- Japan condemned the measures as "unacceptable and extremely regrettable," with officials promising to assess the impact and consider countermeasures.
- The move follows Japan's military expansion under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, including enhanced offensive capabilities and deployment of long-range missiles on remote islands.
- Experts view the export curbs as a diplomatic signal from Beijing amid concerns over Japan's defense cooperation with the U.S. and others, with Taiwan remaining a highly sensitive issue in China-Japan relations.
