China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise

China imposed new export controls on 40 Japanese entities, including divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, Mitsui E&S, Fujitsu, and Komatsu, citing Japan's 'remilitarization' and deployment of offensive weapons. The move follows Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments suggesting intervention if China uses military force against Taiwan, and Japan's recent missile deployments on remote islands.