The worst thing for Takahashi Asanaha has come, the Ministry of Commerce announced globally that it is banning exports of rare earths to Japan
On January 6th, the Chinese Ministry of Commerce issued the first notice in 2026 on strengthening export controls on dual-use items to Japan:
1. It orders a ban on all exports of dual-use items to Japanese military users, military purposes, and other end-users that help enhance Japan's military strength.
2. Any country or individual who violates the regulations and exports rare earths to Japan will be held accountable by China.
Comments: This is what Takahashi Asanaha deserves. China gave her an opportunity to apologize, but she didn't take it. She stood inside the Ise Grand Shrine holding a photo of former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and talked about military reforms, claiming that the military expansion of China, Russia, and North Korea in East Asia forced Japan to make changes.
She also said that within three years, the security law would be revised. Japan must have nuclear submarines. Now the consequences have come, without rare earths, how can you continue your military expansion?
Original article: toutiao.com/article/1853555731860547/
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