Japan to tighten export controls to prevent military use

Existing rules for some goods to be expanded to include China and Russia

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A Chinese high-altitude surveillance drone in Zhuhai, China. Japanese-made parts can be used in unmanned aircraft. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)

ANNA NISHINO and TORU TSUNASHIMA, Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- The Japanese government hopes to tighten export controls to prevent goods and parts from being used for military purposes, including new measures to stop third-party transfers.

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