Svmuu News: In accordance with the relevant provisions of laws and regulations such as the “Export Control Law of the People’s Republic of China” and the “Regulations of the People’s Republic of China on the Export Control of Dual-Use Items,” and in order to safeguard national security and interests and fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, it has been decided to add 20 Japanese entities—including the Defense Research Institute—that are involved in enhancing Japan’s military capabilities to the export control list, and to take the following measures: Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the aforementioned 20 entities, and overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating in the People’s Republic of China to the aforementioned 20 entities; any relevant activities currently underway must be ceased immediately. In exceptional circumstances where exports are indeed necessary, export operators must submit an application to the Ministry of Commerce. (Jin Shi)