China blinks again following its dual-use export threat earlier in the week, signaling for a second day running that the restrictions are not meant to upend trade. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2026/01/09/economy/china-dual-blink/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #economy #chinajapanrelations #sanaetakaichi #taiwan #defense #rareearths #trade #china