Mitsubishi's ships and heavy industries divisions, IHI Corp., and the Japanese space agency were among dozens of Japanese firms blacklisted by China.

China restricted Tuesday exports to 40 Japanese entities it says are contributing to Japan's “remilitarization,” in the latest escalation of tensions with Tokyo. Beijing has shown continued displeasure with Tokyo since Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in November implied Japan could intervene if China used military force

Beijing placed the restrictions on 20 Japanese entities with ties to the defense industry, the latest ratcheting up of its monthslong feud with Tokyo.

China has banned exports of dual-use items to a broad list of Japanese entities because of their military ties, escalating Beijing’s monthslong dispute with Japan over Taiwan.

China imposed export restrictions on 40 Japanese companies on Tuesday, citing national security concerns, as Beijing escalated a months-long row that has seen Chinese tourism to Japan plummet.

China has banned the export of dual-use items, including rare earths, to 20 Japanese entities to curb Japan's remilitarization, the latest escalation of its months-long dispute with Tokyo over Taiwan.

China took action against 40 Japanese companies and entities on Tuesday, citing national security concerns, the latest escalation of a months-long row that has seen tourism to Japan plummet.