China has strongly opposed Japan's decision to add several Chinese firms to its export control list, calling the move "unfounded" and counterproductive to bilateral economic cooperation. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued a statement Monday urging Tokyo to reverse course, emphasizing the need for "fact-based and mutually beneficial trade practices."
A ministry spokesperson argued that Japan's updated "end-user list," which imposes stricter export requirements on selected companies, lacks credible justification and risks harming businesses in both countries. The statement followed Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry announcing the changes last week.
While criticizing the new restrictions, Beijing welcomed Japan's simultaneous removal of two Chinese firms from the list as "a step in the right direction." The spokesperson reiterated China's willingness to collaborate with Japanese authorities to facilitate further delistings, stating: "Enhanced communication will help resolve misunderstandings and foster stable industrial supply chains."
The development comes amid heightened global scrutiny of trade policies affecting Asia's technology and manufacturing sectors. Analysts suggest the dispute could influence investment decisions in critical industries such as semiconductors and advanced materials.
