BEIJING DAILY - 24 FEBRUARY 2026

PRC Escalates Japan Pressure, Launches AI IP Theft Campaign Against U.S. Firms

Feb 24, 2026

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China blacklists 20 Japanese defense firms, tightens export scrutiny on others

Beijing imposed sweeping export controls on Japanese defense-linked entities on February 24, signaling sustained economic pressure despite Prime Minister Takaichi's recent electoral victory. This marks an escalation in China's coercive campaign against Tokyo and reflects Beiji…

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