Wednesday, January 7, 2026

China bans dual-use goods exports for Japan military over Taiwan remarks

INTRO: China has imposed controls on exports to Japan that can be used for military purposes. It's the latest move in an intensifying dispute between the Asian economies, over a remark made last November by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan.

Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Laura Westbrook
Hong Kong Correspondent
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