Japan weighs stronger curbs on tech exports to block military use

Move follows Nikkei report on China's use of advanced machine tools for nuclear program

Visitors pose near military vehicles carrying intercontinental ballistic missiles in Beijing. China's nuclear weapons program is suspected of bringing in dual-use technology from Japan and Western nations. © Reuters

ANNA NISHINO, Nikkei staff writer

November 11, 2023 01:00 JST

TOKYO -- The Japanese government is considering enhancing export controls targeting technologies with possible military applications, Nikkei has learned, responding to a recent report that advanced Japanese machine tool technology is being used for China's nuclear weapons program.