Ministry of Commerce Announcement No. 1 of 2026 on Strengthening Export Controls on Dual-Use Items to Japan

This announcement prohibits the export of all dual-use items from China to Japan for military users, military purposes, or any other end-uses that could enhance Japan's military capabilities. It states that any organization or individual violating these provisions by transferring relevant Chinese-origin dual-use items to Japanese entities will be held legally accountable.