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China adds 20 Japanese organisations to export blacklist: govt
Key takeaways
- The new additions “have participated in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities”, the ministry said in a statement.
- The export curbs are being implemented “for the purpose of safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations including non-proliferation”, it added.
- Chinese authorities ramped up pressure in February by imposing export restrictions on dozens of Japanese firms it said were involved in building up Tokyo’s military.
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Add ARY News on Google AAResize Beijing: China added 20 Japanese organisations including major companies to a blacklist on Monday over the export of items that can be used for both military and civilian purposes, escalating a months-long row between Beijing and Tokyo.
The new additions “have participated in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities”, the ministry said in a statement.
The export curbs are being implemented “for the purpose of safeguarding national security and interests and fulfilling international obligations including non-proliferation”, it added.
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