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Japan tightens foreign-investment rules, export controls amid escalating tensions

( April 4, 2025, 08:49 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: Japan's Ministry of Finance has announced new screening regulations for foreign direct investments from investors who are required to cooperate with their governments' intelligence activities, in view of countries like China. These new rules, promulgated today, are set to take effect on May 19. In addition, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry has released an amended Cabinet Order aimed at preventing dual-use exports and exports through third countries. Under the new regulations, exporters of dual-use items, which have civilian and military applications, must obtain METI's approval before proceeding with their exports. The statement from the Ministry of Finance, in Japanese with English summary, is attached; and the statement from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, in Japanese, follows: ...

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