The move by China to strengthen export controls on dual-use items to Japan is fully legitimate, reasonable and lawful, a commerce ministry spokesperson said Thursday.
He Yongqian, the spokesperson, made the remarks in response to a related question at a regular press briefing in Beijing.
"As a responsible major country, China has always actively fulfilled its non-proliferation obligations. In accordance with laws and regulations, China bans 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 could help enhance Japan's military capabilities. The move is aimed at curbing Japan's attempts at 'remilitarization' and acquiring nuclear weapons, and it is completely legitimate, reasonable and lawful. Meanwhile, China has always been committed to maintaining the stability and security of the global production and supply chains. The procedures for export license applications and reviews all comply with laws and regulations. I would like to reiterate once again that China approves all export applications that meet the conditions of civilian use," said He.
China's export control on dual-use items to Japan fully legitimate, reasonable, lawful: spokeswoman
China's export control on dual-use items to Japan fully legitimate, reasonable, lawful: spokeswoman
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
As solemn music played and the golden doors slowly opened, Xi and Vucic entered the hall together, followed by Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Vucic's wife Tamara Vucic.
Applauding guests rose to their feet, and paid respect to the two heads of state.
A Guard of Honor escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall, and amid solemn music, Xi formally presented the medal to Vucic.
Xi highlighted Vucic's long-standing commitment to advancing China-Serbia friendship and underscored the significance of the honor.
"President Vucic has long stayed committed to China-Serbia friendship, and he has always given China the firmest and clearest support on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns. He gains the respect from the Chinese people. This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to bilateral friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of both peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era," Xi said.
The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace.
At the invitation of Xi, Vucic is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Thursday, with this marking his first state visit to China and his ninth trip to the country overall.
Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal
