China's ban on exports of all dual-use items to Japan are aimed at containing the country's remilitarization and its attempts to possess nuclear weapons, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said in Beijing on Tuesday.
"Let me stress that in accordance with laws and regulations, China banned 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 aim is to contain Japan's remilitarization and its attempt to possess nuclear weapons," said Lin.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced the strengthened export control on dual-use items to Japan in January this year.
Organizations or individuals from any country or region that violate the provisions by transferring or supplying dual-use items originating in China to organizations or individuals in Japan will be held legally accountable, 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's dual-use export ban aims to contain Japan's remilitarization: spokesman
