China has announced fresh export controls targeting dozens of Japanese companies, as Beijing steps up pressure on Tokyo over its growing military activities and tensions over Taiwan, Press TV reported.
On Monday, China's Ministry of Commerce placed 20 Japanese entities on an export control list, preventing them from obtaining dual-use items produced in China.
The restrictions affect several firms, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, and cover products that can be used for both civilian and military purposes.
Another 20 Japanese entities were added to a watch list, placing future transactions involving Chinese dual-use goods under tighter supervision.
The watch list includes Mitsui E&S, as well as divisions of Fujitsu and Komatsu, according to the ministry.
Chinese exporters dealing with the listed companies will now be required to obtain special licenses and submit risk assessment reports before completing sales.
They must also provide written guarantees that exported products will not be used for military purposes.
The ministry described the measures as “entirely justified, reasonable and lawful” and said they were aimed at deterring Japan’s pursuit of what Beijing called “new militarism.”
“We hope Japan will recognize its mistakes, reverse its wrongful course, genuinely reflect on its past and return to the right track,” the ministry said.
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