China Bans Exports of Dual-Use Items to Japan Following Taiwan Remarks
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China on Tuesday banned exports to Japan of dual-use items that can serve military purposes, straining already tense relations between the two countries following the Japanese prime minister’s recent remarks on Taiwan.
Exports of such items to Japanese military users and all other end-users that could help strengthen Japanese military power are prohibited, China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement. Any individual or organization that violates the rule by transferring or providing these made-in-China goods to Japanese groups and people will face legal consequences, it said.
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- China banned exports of dual-use items to Japan, citing Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan as interference in China’s internal affairs.
- The controls, effective December 2024, cover over 900 items including rare earths and advanced electronics, but target military end-use.
- Japan remains dependent on China for heavy rare earths; China holds 80% of global reserves and exported 2,155 tons to Japan in the first 11 months of 2025.
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