Commerce Ministry

“Deficit widens 31.5% to $15bn in July”

“merchandise exports jumping 19.63% to $44.24 billion from $36.98 billion in July 2025”

“target 40 Japanese defense contractors, research institutes and civilian firms”

“total number of Japanese entities placed on either China's dual-use blacklist or its 'watch list' since February to 80”

“Among the 20 additions to this is Mitsui E&S Co.”

“four rounds of export controls imposed since January”