On February 24, 2026, the Ministry of Commerce issued Announcement No. 11 of 2026, announcing that 20 Japanese entities have been added to the export control list, in accordance with the Export Control Law of the People's Republic of China, the Regulation of the People's Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-use Items, and other relevant laws and regulations.
To safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, the Ministry of Commerce has decided to include 20 Japanese entities involved in enhancing Japan's military capabilities, such as Mitsubishi Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., on the export control list (see annex), and implement the following measures:
- Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the 20 entities mentioned above. Overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or supplying dual-use items originating from the People's Republic of China to these 20 entities. Relevant activities already underway must cease immediately.
- If exports are truly necessary under special circumstances, export operators must submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce.
Annex: Export Control List
1. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co.
2. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Aero Engines, Ltd.
3. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Marine Machinery & Equipment Co., Ltd.
4. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Engine & Turbocharger, Ltd.
5. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Maritime Systems, Ltd.
6. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Aerospace Systems Company
7. KAWAJU Gifu Engineering Co., Ltd.
8. Fujitsu Defense & National Security, Ltd.
9. IHI Power Systems Co., Ltd.
10. IHI Master Metal Co., Ltd.
11. IHI Jet Service Co., Ltd.
12. IHI Aerospace Co., Ltd.
13. IHI Aero Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
14. IHI Aerospace Engineering Co., Ltd.
15. NEC Network and Sensor Systems, Ltd.
16. NEC Aerospace Systems, Ltd.
17. Japan Marine United Corporation
18. JMU Defense Systems Co., Ltd.
19. National Defense Academy of Japan
20. Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency
The announcement took effect on February 24, 2026. Regarding Japanese entities not listed, if they involve Japanese military users, military end-uses, or other end-users or end-uses that could contribute to enhancing Japan's military capabilities, the export of dual-use items to them is prohibited in accordance with the provisions of the Announcement on Strengthening the Control over Dual-Use Item Exports to Japan.
