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China imposes export controls on 40 Japanese entities as tensions with Tokyo rise
By Simina Mistreanu, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 29, 2026
· 4 min read
China imposed new export controls Monday on 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to the country’s “remilitarization,” as tensions with Tokyo rise.Relations between Beijing and Tokyo have been increasingly tense since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi last year implied Japan could in...
Key takeaway China's Commerce Ministry on Monday placed 20 Japanese entities, including multiple divisions of Mitsubishi Corporation, on a control list, which prohibits Chinese and foreign exporters from selling to them dual-use items made in China.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
For Terrell Hills residents with business ties to Japan, China's new export controls on 40 Japanese entities may have a ripple effect on local trade and commerce. As tensions between Beijing and Tokyo continue to rise, San Antonio's own economic relationships with Japanese companies could be impacted. The Alamo City's strong military presence and connections to the defense industry may also be a factor to watch, given Japan's increasing military capabilities and China's response. The deployment of a Type-12 missile launcher on a remote Japanese island, for example, may have implications for US military strategy in the Pacific, which could in turn affect local military installations and personnel. As the situation unfolds, Terrell Hills residents may want to keep an eye on how these international developments affect local business and military communities.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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