China's Ministry of Commerce adds 20 Japanese companies and organizations to the list of export restrictions for "dual-use military and civilian materials"...making it impossible to export rare earths and other items from China | Business | Toyo Keizai Online

The Chinese Ministry of Commerce has placed 20 Japanese companies under new export restrictions, effectively banning the export of strategic materials such as rare earths. China has also created a watch list due to concerns about Japan's military strengthening. The impact on Japan's security and industry as it continues to rely on resources...