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China restricts 20 Japanese defense entities over remilitarization concerns

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China has placed 20 Japanese entities on an export-control list, citing national security concerns and a desire to deter Japan's "remilitarisation." The Ministry of Commerce stated that these entities are involved in enhancing Japan's military capabilities and that the move aligns with international non-proliferation obligations. While the restrictions focus on dual-use items and are aimed at a "small number" of entities, they include prominent defense research institutions. AI

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China restricts 20 Japanese defense entities over remilitarization concerns

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Frank Chen ·

    China adds 20 Japanese entities to export-control list over remilitarisation concerns

    The Ministry of Commerce said on Monday that to deter Japan’s “remilitarisation” and its attempts to “acquire nuclear weapons”, it has added 20 Japanese entities “involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities” to an export-control list. Twenty Japanese entities have also be…

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