China bans exports of dual-use goods to Japan, escalating tensions with key U.S. ally amid growing disputes over Taiwan and broader regional security concerns.

China banned exports of dual-use items to Japan that can be used for military purposes, according to a commerce ministry statement on Tuesday, Beijing's latest move in reaction to the Japanese prime minister's recent statement about Taiwan.

BEIJING -- China on Tuesday banned exports of dual-use goods that can serve military purposes to Japan, a move that comes at time of heightened tensions between the two countries over Taiwan, a self-ruled island Beijing claims as its sovereign territory.

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Chinese officials banned exports of some rare earth minerals and goods that might have military use following comments by Japan's prime minister.

China on Tuesday named the companies that will be able to export tungsten, antimony and silver during the 2026 and 2027 period, metals Beijing deems as critical to support its own industries.

China announced on Tuesday an immediate ban on exporting dual-use items to Japan, in response to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks hinting at the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait.

China announced on Tuesday the immediate tightening of export controls on dual-use products to Japan, a measure that affects goods with possible military applications and which comes in a context of growing diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan.