A recommendation to halt an acquisition involving a Japanese company, on which the government's decision had drawn attention, has reportedly been issued. The gist of the report is that views are divided over China's influence amid concerns about technology outflows.
Among acquisitions involving Japanese companies, a case in which the government recommended that the transaction be halted has been reported. Concern over the risk of technology outflows accompanying the acquisition has been cited as the background, and attention is focused on how the transaction will develop.
The differing views on the risk of technology outflows and China's influence are reported to lie behind the decision, resulting in a divergence in the criteria applied. The market is awaiting further developments and additional government announcements.