Germany's defense minister Pistorius said Putin is locked in a stalemate in the Ukraine conflict.

Beijing, June 18 — Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said China will, in accordance with law and regulations, prohibit exports of all dual‑use items to Japanese military users and for military uses, with the stated aim of deterring Japanese militarization and pursuit of nuclear weapons. Lin said China’s position on safeguarding the stability and security of global critical‑minerals supply chains remains unchanged and urged parties to act constructively.

日本20年期國債收益率上升1.5個基點，至3.510%。