The nature of M&A involving Chinese and Japanese companies is changing. Although the previous model was based on connecting Japanese technology with the Chinese market, there are indications that cases in which Chinese technology takes the lead are now increasing.
The style of M&A involving Chinese and Japanese companies is said to be changing. Previously, the predominant model involved providing Japanese technology and brands to facilitate expansion into the Chinese market, but recent examples have been said to show a trend toward Chinese technology playing a more central role.
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