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flag China blacklists 20 Japanese firms over security concerns, citing Japan’s military expansion and political remarks.

flag China has added 20 Japanese companies to its export control list, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries and the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, limiting dual-use exports and prohibiting foreign transfers of Chinese-origin dual-use items. flag Another 20 companies, including Subaru Corp., were placed on a watch list due to unspecified end uses. flag The move, which cites national security and Japan's military buildup, comes after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about possible military intervention in Taiwan sparked increased tension. flag Beijing emphasized that the measures are targeted, legal, and have no effect on normal trade, while Japanese stocks fell and tourism to Japan declined significantly.

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