The Chinese government said on the 6th that it will ban exports of dual-use goods (items that can be used for both civilian and military purposes) to Japan.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on its website that it will "ban the export of all dual-use goods for Japan's military users, military uses, and other end uses that help enhance Japan's military capabilities." The export control measures take effect immediately upon the announcement.
The ministry also said that it will hold legally accountable any organizations or individuals in third countries or regions that transfer to Japan items whose export to Japan China has banned.
The ministry said the backdrop was Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks suggesting "intervention in the event of a Taiwan contingency." A Spokesperson said, "A Japanese leader recently publicly issued incorrect remarks related to Taiwan, implying the possibility of armed intervention in the Taiwan Strait," and "(This) is a violent interference in China's internal affairs and a serious violation of the 'one China' principle, with an extremely bad nature and impact."