China has decided to strengthen export control on dual-use items to Japan, effective Tuesday, the Ministry of Commerce announced on the same day.
The country prohibits the export of all dual-use items to Japanese military users, for Japan's military use, and for any other end-users and end-use purposes that help enhance Japan's military capabilities. This decision is in accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations, including the Export Control Law of China and China's Regulation on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, the ministry said.
Japanese leader recently made erroneous remarks regarding China's Taiwan region, hinting at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. Such comments interfered in China's internal affairs, seriously violated the one-China principle and are extremely egregious in nature and impact, according to the ministry.
The decision was made to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, it said.
Any organization or individual in any country or region that violates the above regulations by transferring or providing relevant dual-use items originating from China to organizations or individuals in Japan will be held legally accountable according to the law, the ministry said.
Dual-use items are goods, technologies or services that could be used for either civil purposes or military purposes, or to contribute to an increase in military potential, especially in the design, development, production or use of weapons of mass destruction and their means of delivery
China strengthens control on dual-use items export to Japan
China strengthens control on dual-use items export to Japan
Growing people-to-people connections between Ireland and China are driving more bilateral collaboration, building on efforts to make China a welcoming destination for Irish visitors, said the chairperson of the Irish Chamber of Commerce in China Peter Markey.
Markey underscored that the visa-free policy for Irish passport holders has significantly enhanced accessibility, fundamentally changing perceptions of China.
"It certainly makes it a lot easier. For people who know it's now visa-free, it does change your perception of China. This is much more of a welcoming country. And they are happy to include it on the list of places they want to go," said the business advocate.
In addition to tourism, he underscored the potential for growth in educational exchanges as well as technology and nutritional industries.
"Certainly education is an area where we think there's quite a bit of growth. We do see more and more Chinese people going to Ireland for their education, as well as the Irish universities and technical institutions setting up joint ventures here in China. One of the big areas of Irish exports to China is around IT, computer services, and so forth. Irish food produce is growing strongly, as are Irish beverages, particularly whiskey and similar kinds of drinks. Tourism is growing strongly," he said.
The cultural dimension of the China-Ireland relationship is also gaining traction. Markey highlighted the upcoming performance of the Irish pop band Westlife in Shanghai, which symbolizes the growing appreciation for cultural exchange. He said that these interactions are instrumental in deepening people-to-people ties.
"The cultures are not totally different. We have a lot of common things that we build our cultures on. And, obviously, in China, one of the most important things is eating food. And obviously, Irish people like eating as well. When we all sit around a table, you build rapport and you build cultural connections. What we have in common is the basis to build relationships and build business on," he said.
China’s visa-free policy, innovative market help strengthen bilateral ties: Irish Chamber of Commerce
