Japaneses Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends a cabinet meeting at the prime minister’s office, Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Jiji Press.
The Japanese government filed a protest on Tuesday after China restricted exports of dual-use goods to Japanese companies.
The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the measure applied to 20 firms and organizations, including those handling rare earth materials.
The ban covers items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes, limiting Japan’s access to certain critical supplies.
Observers linked the move to Beijing’s response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s previous remarks on a possible Taiwan contingency.
Deputy Chief Cabinet Secretary Kei Sato called China’s action unacceptable and deeply regrettable during a press briefing in Tokyo.
He said the announcement included unclear provisions and added that authorities would carefully study the measure and its implications.
Sato assured that the Japanese government would take necessary actions to protect affected companies and minimize economic impact.
Japan will continue monitoring the situation and engage diplomatic channels to seek a resolution.
