China's control measures on dual-use items export to Japan fully legitimate, justified, lawful: FM

(ECNS) -- China's control measures on dual-use items export to Japan are fully legitimate, justified and lawful, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Wednesday.

Mao made the remarks at a regular press briefing when asked by Japanese media NHK about China's announcement to strengthen export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan.

Mao stressed that Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks on Taiwan violated China's sovereignty and territorial integrity, blatantly interfered in China's internal affairs, and threatened the use of force against China.

To defend national security and interests and fulfill non-proliferation and other international obligations, China took measures in accordance with laws and regulations, which is fully legitimate, justified and lawful, Mao said.

"We urge Japan to face up to the root cause of the issue, do soul-searching, rectify its wrongdoings and retract the erroneous remarks by Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi," Mao said.

(By Gong Weiwei)