China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan will only affect military firms, the commerce ‌ministry said on Thursday, helping calm fears that Beijing might curb rare-earth shipments vital to Japan's automotive industry over Tokyo's remarks on Taiwan. Dual-use items are goods, ⁠software or technologies that have both civilian and…

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating tensions with key U.S. ally amid growing disputes over Taiwan and broader regional security concerns.

China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a self-ruled island Beijing claims as its sovereign territory. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that exports of…

Jan. 6 (UPI) -- Chinese officials on Tuesday banned the exportation of some rare earth minerals and other goods that might have military use following comments regarding Taiwan by Japan's prime minister.

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating military tensions amid rising regional security concerns over Taiwan.

China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating military tensions amid rising regional security concerns over Taiwan.

China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a self-ruled island Beijing claims as its sovereign territory. The Chinese commerce ministry said in a statement that exports of such items, which can serve both civilian and military purposes, to Japanese military users and all other end-users that could help enhance Japanese military power are prohibited. The notice did not identify or describe specific items, but some exports — particularly in the technology sector such as drones and navigation systems — could be adapted for military use.

Organisations or individuals from any country or region that violate the ban would be held legally liable.

Organisations or individuals from any country or region that violate the ban would be held legally liable.

Organisations or individuals from any country or region that violate the ban would be held legally liable.

Organisations or individuals from any country or region that violate the ban would be held legally liable.

Organisations or individuals from any country or region that violate the ban would be held legally liable.

China has banned exports to Japan of dual-use goods for military purposes.

China’s ministry of Commerce has reportedly announced an immediate ban on the exports of all dual-use items to Japan intended for military purposes, according to a commerce ministry statement...