February 24,The Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 11 of 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities to the export control list.In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, it was decided to include Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Corporation and other 20 Japanese entities involved in enhancing Japan's military strength on the export control list, and to take the following measures:
1. Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the above-mentioned 20 entities, and overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating in the People's Republic of China to the above-mentioned 20 entities; ongoing relevant activities should be stopped immediately.
2. If export is really necessary under special circumstances, the export operator shall apply to the Ministry of Commerce. This announcement will be officially implemented from the date of publication.
On the same day, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 12 of 2026, adding 20 Japanese entities such as Subaru Co., Ltd. that cannot verify the end users and end uses of dual-use items to the watch list.
