China puts 20 Japanese entities on dual-use export control watch list
2026-02-24 14:45:45 [Print]
China's Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) announced on February 24 that it has placed 20 Japanese entities, including SUBARU Corporation, on a watch list after authorities were unable to verify the end users and end uses of exported dual-use items. The measure took effect immediately.
Exporters shipping dual-use items to the listed entities will not be allowed to use general export licenses. Instead, they must apply for individual licenses, submit a risk assessment report, and provide written commitments that the items will not be used for any purpose that could enhance Japan's military capabilities.
MOFCOM said exports involving Japanese military users, military purposes, or other activities that could strengthen Japan's military capabilities will not be approved.
Entities on the list may apply for removal if they cooperate with verification procedures under China's dual-use export control regulations, the ministry added.
The entities placed on the watch list include SUBARU Corporation, Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation, Yusoki Co., Ltd., ITOCHU Aviation Co., Ltd., Leda Group Holdings Co., Ltd., Institute of Science Tokyo, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, ASPP Co., Ltd., Yashima Denki Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., TDK Corporation, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd., Tokin Corporation, Nissin Electric Co., Ltd., Sun Tectro Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, NOF Corporation, and Nacalai Tesque, Inc.
Exporters shipping dual-use items to the listed entities will not be allowed to use general export licenses. Instead, they must apply for individual licenses, submit a risk assessment report, and provide written commitments that the items will not be used for any purpose that could enhance Japan's military capabilities.
MOFCOM said exports involving Japanese military users, military purposes, or other activities that could strengthen Japan's military capabilities will not be approved.
Entities on the list may apply for removal if they cooperate with verification procedures under China's dual-use export control regulations, the ministry added.
The entities placed on the watch list include SUBARU Corporation, Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd., ENEOS Corporation, Yusoki Co., Ltd., ITOCHU Aviation Co., Ltd., Leda Group Holdings Co., Ltd., Institute of Science Tokyo, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation, ASPP Co., Ltd., Yashima Denki Co., Ltd., Sumitomo Heavy Industries, Ltd., TDK Corporation, Mitsui Bussan Aerospace Co., Ltd., Hino Motors, Ltd., Tokin Corporation, Nissin Electric Co., Ltd., Sun Tectro Co., Ltd., Nitto Denko Corporation, NOF Corporation, and Nacalai Tesque, Inc.

