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Japan to Strengthen Export Controls
Japan plans to increase the number of dual-use goods subject to “catch-all provisions” in Japanese export control regulations, the Asahi News Service reported today (see GSN, Oct. 14).
Catch-all provisions in Japanese export control regulations apply to a list of dual-use goods maintained by the Japanese trade ministry that are not included in international export control lists, according to the Asahi News Service. In April, the ministry added 30 items to the list. Officials said that a significant number of additional goods is planned to be added to the list (Asahi News Service, Dec. 10).
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