China issues dual-use blacklist of 20 Japanese entities
The Japan Times • • world
Key Points:
- China’s Commerce Ministry announced two lists of Japanese companies and institutions requiring special government permission for exports.
- A blacklist of 20 entities involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities was issued, including Mitsubishi Shipbuilding, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries subsidiaries, IHI Corporation companies, the National Defense Academy, and JAXA.
- Exporters are banned from sending dual-use items to these listed entities, and overseas groups or individuals are also prohibited from transferring such items originating from China.
- The Commerce Ministry mandated an immediate halt to any ongoing exports or transfers of dual-use items to the blacklisted companies and organizations.
