Japan considers sanctioning firms, including Chinese ones, for aiding Russia’s Ukraine war
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TOKYO – Japan is considering imposing sanctions on companies, including Chinese firms, which are supporting Russia’s war on Ukraine by supplying materials that can be used by Moscow’s military, public broadcaster NHK reported on June 12.
The report specifically mentioned that the possible sanctions could target “groups that are suspected of providing material aid, including domestic Chinese companies” and would forbid them from exporting from Japan.
Preparations are under way for Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to announce the sanctions at the Group of Seven (G-7) summit scheduled later in the week if the plans are finalised, NHK said.
United States officials have said China is backing Russia’s war effort in Ukraine by helping Moscow in its biggest military build-up since the Soviet era, providing drone and missile technology.
The US imposed sanctions on 20 companies based in China and Hong Kong in May and G-7 leaders may warn smaller Chinese banks over assisting Russia’s evasion of Western sanctions. REUTERS
