Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 29 – The Ministry of Commerce issued an announcement on June 29, deciding to add 20 Japanese entities to the Export Control List and another 20 Japanese entities to the Watch List.

A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce responded on the same day that on February 24, 2026, China added 20 Japanese entities including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Systems Co., Ltd. to the Export Control List and 20 Japanese entities including Subaru Corporation to the Watch List, aiming to curb Japan’s remilitarization and nuclear ambitions. Regrettably, over a period of time, Japan has refused to correct its wrongdoings and instead moved further down the wrong path. It has stepped up the advance of neo-militarism, accelerated remilitarization, deployed offensive weapons and test-fired offensive missiles outside its territory.

The spokesperson stated that in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on Export Control of Dual-Use Items and other relevant laws and regulations, China has made the following decisions: First, 20 Japanese entities including the National Institute for Defense Studies, which are involved in boosting Japan’s military capabilities, will be added to the Control List. Second, 20 Japanese entities including Mitsui E&S Holdings Co., Ltd., for which the end-users and end-uses of dual-use items cannot be verified, will be added to the Watch List.

The spokesperson emphasized that China’s move is entirely legitimate, reasonable and lawful, and targets resolutely to curb reckless acts of Japanese neo-militarism. We hope Japan will wake up to its errors, reverse its wrong practices, conduct genuine reflection and return to the right track. China’s act of listing entities in accordance with the law targets only a small number of Japanese entities, and the relevant measures only apply to dual-use items. Normal China-Japan economic and trade exchanges will not be affected, and law-abiding Japanese entities have no grounds for concern.

Source: Economic Information Daily