THE WHAT? China’s medical regulator has suspended imports from Japanese cosmetics firm Hoyu Co after conducting a web-based inspection of its manufacturing facility in Japan.

THE DETAILS  The inspection by China’s Nationwide Medical Merchandise Administration (NMPA) centered on whether or not Hoyu was producing cosmetics in accordance with technical necessities. Hoyu Co confirmed the inspection however didn’t touch upon the suspension of imports.

THE WHY? This incident happens amid complicated commerce relations between China and Japan, with China being Japan’s largest supply of imports and largest export market. The difficulty additionally follows latest political and environmental tensions between the 2 nations.