Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi attends the cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister"s Office in Tokyo, Japan, on January 9, 2026. Photo: VCG

　　Following China"s decision to tighten export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan last week, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, speaking on an NHK program aired on Sunday, criticized China"s move to strengthen export controls on military-civilian dual-use items to Japan, a move that a Chinese expert said shows that the Japanese political figure"s latest claims once again expose "her lack of sincerity and the dangerous nature of her approach to foreign affairs, as well as her failure to reflect on her erroneous words and actions."

　　The remarks by Takaichi once again reflects the Japanese government"s failure to genuinely face its responsibilities in both history and present reality, the Chinese expert said.

　　China announced on Tuesday a decision to tighten export controls on dual-use items destined for Japan, citing national security and non-proliferation obligations. According to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM), the decision was made in accordance with relevant Chinese laws and regulations, including the Export Control Law of China, and has taken effect upon announcement.

　　Speaking on the NHK program aired on Sunday, the Japanese prime minister claimed that "This latest measure, which targets only our country, differs greatly from international practice. It is not something that can be accepted." Takaichi claimed that Japan had promptly lodged representations with the Chinese side, strongly protested, according to Yahoo Japan.