🚨 China’s Ministry of Commerce announced today, January 6, 2026, that it’s tightening export controls on dual-use goods heading to Japan.
Dual-use goods are products like advanced machinery or tech that can serve both civilian and military purposes. Under the new rules, exports to Japanese military users, for Japanese military projects, or any end-use that could boost Japan’s defense capabilities are now prohibited.
Why now? A MOFCOM spokesperson said this move responds to recent remarks by Japanese leaders about possible military action in the Taiwan Strait. Beijing sees those comments as violating the One-China principle. 🧐
"To safeguard national security and meet our non-proliferation commitments, we're using the powers granted by the Export Control Law," the spokesperson added.
What’s next? This decision raises diplomatic heat between China and Japan and could reshape how regional tech flows work, affecting supply chains you rely on. 🌏
Stay tuned for updates on how this might influence tech imports, component prices, and regional security dynamics!
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Beijing bans dual-use exports to Japan over meddling in China's Taiwan
cgtn.com
