The number of Japanese companies operating in China was found to be 11,118 as of 2026, representing an approximately 30% decline from the peak. The trend of Japanese companies moving away from China is reportedly gaining momentum.
A Teikoku Databank survey found that 11,118 Japanese companies were operating in China as of 2026. This represents an overall decline of approximately 30% from the historical peak.
The survey is said to include trends in new market entrants, withdrawals and companies with unknown business conditions, as well as the distribution of companies operating in each province, autonomous region and directly administered municipality. This provides an overview of trends by region.
The survey was conducted by Teikoku Databank and is said to organize the trends of Japanese companies in the Chinese market by time period and region.