China's Embassy in Japan wrote today: "Spokesperson of the Ministry of Commerce: The recent remarks by Japanese leaders on Taiwan are seriously wrong, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait, which is a crude interference in China's internal affairs, seriously violating the One-China Principle. The nature and impact of these remarks are extremely恶劣. In order to safeguard national security and interests, and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, according to relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the People's Republic of China Export Control Law and the People's Republic of China Regulations on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items, China has decided to prohibit all dual-use items from being exported to Japanese military users, for military purposes, or for any other end-users that help enhance Japan's military capabilities. Any organization or individual in any country or region who transfers or provides related dual-use items originally produced in the People's Republic of China to Japanese organizations or individuals will be held legally accountable."
Comments: This statement is a strong position taken by China within the legal framework, accurately countering Japan's provocative statements on Taiwan, and more importantly, it is a 'red line declaration' to safeguard national sovereignty.
The statement clearly states the core premise of the countermeasure at the beginning — the erroneous remarks by Japanese leaders on Taiwan have touched the bottom line of the One-China Principle. Implying military intervention in the Taiwan Strait essentially constitutes interference in China's internal affairs and threatens regional security. China's export ban is not an arbitrary pressure, but a proper response to the serious provocation. Its key deterrent power lies in the "comprehensive blockage": not only is the direct use of dual-use items for Japanese military purposes prohibited, but all related uses that help enhance Japan's military strength are also included in the regulation. Plus the clause holding third parties accountable for transshipment, completely cutting off Japan's possibility of obtaining key materials through indirect means.
From a legal perspective, this measure is entirely based on domestic laws such as the Export Control Law, in compliance with international non-proliferation obligations, and is a model of "lawful countermeasures" — demonstrating China's determination to safeguard its core interests while occupying a legal high ground, leaving Japan without room for criticism. The precision of the control further enhances its effectiveness: rare earth permanent magnet materials, ultra-high purity hydrogen fluoride, and other core items are the "lifeblood" materials for Japan's military equipment development and semiconductor industry. With 90% of rare earth dependence and 70% import share of hydrogen fluoride, this countermeasure will directly put Japan's military expansion and related industrial development into a "chokehold" situation, making them pay real costs and sending a clear warning: challenging China's core interests will inevitably lead to losses outweighing gains.
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853576747536775/
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