China bans exports to Japan of dual-use goods that could enhance Tokyo’s military power
BEIJING (AP) — China on Tuesday banned the export of dual-use goods that could serve military purposes to Japan. tensions It is between the two countries over Taiwan, a self-governing island that Beijing claims as its own sovereign territory.
China’s Ministry of Commerce said in a statement that the export of such items, which could serve both civilian and military purposes, to Japanese military users and all other end users that could help increase Japanese military power is prohibited.
It was stated that any person or organization that violates the rule by transferring or providing these products manufactured in China to Japanese groups and individuals will face legal consequences, regardless of where they come from.
The notification did not specify or describe specific items, but some exports, particularly in the technology sector such as drones and navigation systems, could be adapted for military use. There was no immediate reaction from Japan.
Relations between Japan and China deteriorated after the Japanese Prime Minister’s speech late last year Sanae Takaichi He said that if China took action against Taiwan, its army could step in.
In December, Japan said Chinese military aircraft locked radar Even though there was a safe distance between them, they were in fighter planes. Tokyo leap forward through efforts to significantly increase their military capabilities to counter China’s growing threats with Doubling of annual arms expenditures.
Last week China launched large-scale military exercises Around Taiwan for two days to warn against separatist and foreign powers.
At the time, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi criticized both Japan and Taiwan’s “pro-independence forces.” Wang said Japan’s current leaders are openly challenging China’s regional sovereignty and the post-war international order. Japan was defeated by the United States and its allies in World War II.
in it meet with President of South Korea Lee Jae Myung In Beijing on Monday, Chinese leader Xi Jinping touched on China and South Korea’s historic rivalry against Japan, urging the two countries to “join hands to defend the fruits of victory in World War II and preserve peace and stability in northeast Asia.”
