Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce responds to reporters' questions regarding Japan-related export control measures.

Question: On February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce released control lists and watch lists to the outside world. What are your thoughts on this? According to relevant laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations on the Control of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies Export, China has decided: 1. To list entities involved in enhancing Japan's military capabilities, such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Ltd., on the control list. Measures after listing mainly include two aspects: one is to prohibit exporters from exporting dual-use items to the above entities. The other is to prohibit overseas organizations and individuals from transferring or providing dual-use items originating in China to the above entities. Related activities currently underway should be immediately halted. 2. To list entities such as Subaru Corporation that cannot verify the ultimate users and end uses of dual-use items from Japan on the watch list. After listing, exporters cannot apply for general licenses or obtain export certificates by registering and reporting information when exporting dual-use items to the above entities; when applying for individual licenses, they should submit a risk assessment report on entities listed on the watch list and provide a written commitment not to use dual-use items for any purposes that contribute to enhancing Japan's military capabilities. The review period for licenses is not limited by the time stipulated in Article 17, Paragraph 1 of the Regulations on the Control of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies Export of the People's Republic of China. The Ministry of Commerce will implement stricter end-user and end-use checks on the export of dual-use items to entities on the watch list, and exports for military users, military purposes in Japan, and any other end uses that contribute to enhancing Japan's military capabilities will not be approved. Entities listed on the watch list can apply to be removed from the list if they fulfill their obligations to cooperate in verification according to Article 26 of the Regulations on the Control of Dual-Use Goods and Technologies Export of the People's Republic of China. After verification by the Ministry of Commerce, they may be removed from the list. For Japanese entities listed, the measures announced in this announcement will be implemented; for Japanese entities not listed, if they involve military users or military purposes in Japan, or other end uses that contribute to enhancing Japan's military capabilities, they will be prohibited from exporting dual-use items according to the "Announcement on Strengthening Control of Dual-Use Items Export to Japan." These measures aim to prevent Japan's remilitarization and nuclearization, and are completely legitimate and reasonable. China's listing of entities is only aimed at a small number of Japanese entities, and the measures only apply to dual-use items, not affecting normal economic and trade exchanges between China and Japan. Japanese entities that comply with laws and regulations have nothing to worry about.