Japan Weighs New Sanctions on China-Linked Firms Over Ukraine Conflict

Japan is contemplating imposing new sanctions on entities, including Chinese companies, that are aiding Russia in its invasion of Ukraine by supplying military materials. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is expected to discuss this proposal at the upcoming G7 Summit in Italy.

Japan is considering a new sanction on groups including Chinese companies for supporting Russia's invasion of Ukraine by supplying materials that can be used by Moscow's military, national broadcaster NHK reported on Wednesday.

Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida may explain a plan to add such Russia-supporting groups in third countries to its export ban list in the upcoming Group of Seven (G7) Summit in Italy, NHK said.