Published: Jan 07, 2026, 12:51 IST | Updated: Jan 07, 2026, 12:51 IST
China's Ministry of Commerce announced on January 6, 2026, an immediate ban on exporting all dual-use items-goods with civilian and military applications- to Japanese military end-users or any purposes enhancing Japan's capabilities, prompted by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks hinting at Taiwan intervention, which Beijing deems a violation of the one-China principle.