Business · Companies · 8 hrs ago
Japanese companies in China fall to lowest level in 16 years
The number of Japanese companies operating in China has fallen by more than 22%, to about 10,000.
That is the lowest level in 16 years.
Companies are moving some production to other parts of Asia.
Local competitors and higher costs in China are putting pressure on their profits.
US tariffs are also contributing to the shift.
Experts say diplomatic tensions and negative sentiment toward Japan are also factors in companies leaving China.
The number of Japanese companies in China has fallen by more than 22% to about 10,000, its lowest level in 16 years.
Local competition and higher costs are putting pressure on profit margins, according to the article.
US tariffs are also shifting production to other parts of Asia.
Experts say diplomatic tensions and negative sentiment toward Japan are also factors in companies leaving China.
- Who
- Japanese companies operating in China.
- What
- Their number has fallen by more than 22% to about 10,000, the lowest level in 16 years.
- When
- The report was published on 11 October 2026; the period of the decline is not stated.
- Where
- China.
- Why
- Local competition, higher costs and US tariffs are shifting production elsewhere in Asia. Experts also cite diplomatic tensions and negative sentiment toward Japan.
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- Japanese companies in China
- About 10,000
- Decline
- More than 22%
- Record low
- Lowest level in 16 years
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