According to a survey by Teikoku Databank, the number of Japanese companies operating in China had fallen to 1,118 as of June 2026, down 4,276 from the 2012 peak and at an all-time low.
Japanese companies' expansion into China is on a declining trend, and the latest statistics show the number of Japanese companies operating there as of June. The figures confirm a sharp decline from the 2012 peak.
According to data released by Teikoku Databank, 1,118 Japanese companies were operating in China as of June 2026, down 2,916 from 13,034 as of the previous year, 2024. The number stood at 14,394 at the 2012 peak, representing a decline of approximately 29.7%.