As of June 2026, one year after the remarks about a Taiwan contingency, the number of Japanese companies operating in China had fallen to 11,118. This was a sharp decline from 13,034 in 2024 and was also a marked decrease compared with historical levels.
As of June 2026, one year after the Taiwan contingency remarks, the number of Japanese companies operating in China stood at 11,118, down approximately 2,916 from 13,034 in 2024.
The decline was also substantial compared with the 14,394 companies recorded in 2012, a decrease of approximately 4,276 companies, or approximately 29.7%.
The trend was identified in a survey by Teikoku Databank and is viewed as an indicator of the periods during which Japanese companies expanded into China.