Japanese firms pull back from China amid geopolitical tensions, supply chains shifts

Japanese firms have been pulling back from China due to geopolitical tensions and shifting supply chains. This decline is evident in a recent survey, which found that the number of Japanese companies operating in China has fallen nearly 30 per cent since its peak in 2012. The trend is also reflected in the fact that the number of Japanese enterprises in China has dropped to 10,118 as of June, the lowest level since 2010.

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Japanese companies are reducing their exposure to China due to geopolitical tensions, which could lead to a decline in their revenue and profitability. This shift in supply chains may also increase costs and reduce efficiency for these companies.

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