China's decision to strengthen export control on dual-use items to Japan is fully legitimate, reasonable and lawful, said Mao Ning, spokeswoman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at a regular briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.
China has decided to prohibit 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, effective as of Tuesday, according to the Ministry of Commerce on Tuesday.
Organizations or individuals from any country or region that violate the above provisions by transferring or supplying relevant dual-use items originating from China to organizations or individuals in Japan will be held legally accountable, it said.
"I would like to point out that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks regarding Taiwan infringe upon China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, blatantly interfere in China's internal affairs, threatening China with the use of force. To safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, China has taken measures in accordance with laws and regulations, which are entirely legitimate, reasonable, and lawful. We urge the Japanese side to face up to the root cause, reflect on and address its wrongdoings, and retract Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks," said Mao.
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's export control on dual-use items to Japan legitimate, lawful: spokeswoman
China's export control on dual-use items to Japan legitimate, lawful: spokeswoman
