China's export controls on relevant Japanese entities are aimed at curbing Japan's remilitarization efforts and are justified, reasonable measures that will not affect the normal trade between the two countries, China's Ministry of Commerce said on Thursday.

Responding to a question regarding export controls on relevant Japanese entities at a regular press briefing, Commerce Ministry spokesperson He Yongqian said the measures are intended to curb Japan's remilitarization and nuclear aspirations, which are entirely justified, reasonable and lawful.

She clarified that the relevant measures apply specifically to dual-use items and do not affect normal economic and trade exchanges between China and Japan. Japanese entities that operate with integrity and comply with the law have no cause for concern.

Japan has recently accelerated its pace of military expansion and armament, He noted. This includes pushing for the removal of restrictions on weapons exports, developing offensive military capabilities and seeking to revise the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles."

The spokesperson stressed that these actions reflect a dangerous trend toward accelerated remilitarization and nuclear ambitions, posing a threat to regional and global peace. 

As a responsible major power, China consistently and actively fulfills its international non-proliferation obligations, He added.

On February 24, China added 20 Japanese entities, including Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Shipbuilding Co., to an export control list. Export operators are prohibited from exporting dual-use items to the listed entities, which are involved in enhancing Japan's military capabilities. Overseas organizations and individuals are prohibited from transferring or providing dual-use items originating in China to the entities. Any related activities currently underway shall be halted immediately, according to an announcement released by the ministry.

Another 20 Japanese entities, including SUBARU Corporation, were also put on a watch list on Tuesday, as their end-users and end-uses of dual-use items cannot be verified.

(With input from Xinhua)