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China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on Monday placed 20 Japanese entities, including SUBARU Corporation, Mitsubishi Materials Corporation and TDK Corporation, on a watch list after authorities said they were unable to verify the ultimate end users and end uses of exported dual-use items, according to the ministry.

The move, issued by MOFCOM’s Bureau of Industrial Security and Export Control, is based on the Export Control Law and regulations on dual-use items, and takes effect immediately, the ministry said in a statement.

Export operators are barred from applying for general licenses or obtaining export certificates through simplified registration procedures when exporting dual-use items to the listed entities. For single-item licenses, exporters must submit a risk assessment report and provide a written commitment that the items will not be used for any purpose that could enhance Japan’s military capabilities, per MOFCOM.

Applications involving Japanese military users, military purposes, or any other end use that may contribute to strengthening Japan’s military capacity will not be approved, MOFCOM said.

Entities on the list may apply for removal after fulfilling verification obligations in accordance with relevant regulations, and MOFCOM may remove them upon review, the announcement said.

Global Times