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MOFCOM Announcement No. 28 of 2025 adds 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsui E&S Co., Ltd., Terra Drone Corporation and Japan Nuclear Fuel Limited, to a watch list for dual-use item exports, effective from the date of publication on June 29, 2026. Exporters may not use general licenses or registration-based export credentials for these entities; single-item license applications must include a risk assessment report and a written commitment that the items will not be used for any purpose that helps enhance Japan's military strength.