China expanded its export-control offensive against Japan, a move that affects 40 more entities and signals a deepening feud with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s government.
The Ministry of Commerce on Monday added 20 organizations to its control list, imposing a general ban on Chinese exports that can be used for both commercial and military purposes. Targets include the state-run National Institute for Defense Studies, military systems research centers and affiliates of Mitsubishi Electric Corp.
In a parallel measure, Beijing placed another 20 entities on its monitor list, including shipbuilder Mitsui E&S Co. and Japan Nuclear Fuel Ltd. This subjects them to stricter scrutiny for importing dual-use items from China.
The new restrictions mark a escalation of curbs introduced on Feb. 24, which initially targeted 40 firms including Subaru Corp.
It marks the latest escalation in a dispute over comments on Taiwan by Takaichi last year, when she suggested Tokyo could deploy its military if China attempts to seize Taiwan, a self-ruled democracy claimed by Beijing. Takaichi has refused to withdraw her comments and insisted Tokyo’s policy hasn’t changed.
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