China Imposes Export Controls on Dozens of Japanese Firms as Feud Over 'Militarism' Deepens
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Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jun 29
China Imposes Export Controls on Dozens of Japanese Firms as Feud Over 'Militarism' Deepens
3 articles · Updated · Nikkei Asia · Jun 29
Summary
China on Monday placed dozens of Japanese companies — including units of Mitsubishi, Hitachi and Komatsu — under export controls, widening a dispute with Tokyo.
Beijing said the move targets dual-use items and is meant to curb what it called Japan's "new form of militarism," raising compliance risks for affected businesses.
The action follows earlier Monday steps blacklisting four Japanese defense research institutes and adding 20 organizations, including Mitsubishi Electric affiliates, to China's export-control list.
The widening curbs deepen strains with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government, extending a campaign Beijing launched in January after Japanese comments on Taiwan.