China has reiterated that its civilian trade with Japan remains unaffected by recent export restrictions, maintaining steady flow of goods despite geopolitical tensions. The statement underscores Beijing’s commitment to commercial stability in the region.
- China confirms civilian trade with Japan remains unaffected by export controls
- Port of Nansha handles over 20 million TEUs annually with ongoing Japan-bound shipments
- Bilateral trade in consumer goods rose 6.3% YoY in November 2025
- Monthly shipment volumes from China to Japan averaged 1.8 million tons in Q4 2025
- No restrictions on non-sensitive consumer goods or logistics operations
- Markets responded positively with gains in both Japanese and Chinese indices
China has formally stated that its civilian trade with Japan continues uninterrupted, even as new export controls were implemented on certain dual-use technologies. The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny of technology transfers between the two nations, with Beijing emphasizing that commercial exchanges in non-strategic sectors remain fully operational. The statement specifically referenced the Port of Nansha in Guangzhou, a key logistics hub handling over 20 million TEUs annually, which continues to process containerized shipments to and from Japan. Data from China’s General Administration of Customs indicates that bilateral trade in consumer electronics, textiles, and food products rose 6.3% year-on-year in November 2025, underscoring resilience in civilian supply chains. No official restrictions have been placed on Japan’s imports of non-sensitive consumer goods, and customs clearance times at major Chinese ports have remained within standard operating ranges. Japanese exporters continue to report stable delivery schedules, with shipment volumes from China to Japan averaging 1.8 million tons per month in Q4 2025, a 4.1% increase from the prior quarter. Market participants, including Tokyo-based trading houses and Shanghai-based logistics firms, have viewed the clarification as a signal of de-escalation. Financial markets reacted positively, with the Nikkei 225 rising 1.2% and the CSI 300 gaining 0.9% in early trading following the announcement.