Number of Japanese companies expanding into China falls to a record low: Why did it decline by approximately 3,000 in two years?

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According to the Survey of Japanese Companies’ Expansion into China (2026) released by Teikoku Databank, the number of Japanese companies operating in China is at its lowest level on record.

The survey found that the number of Japanese companies expanding into China decreased by approximately 3,000 over the two-year period, indicating a major shift in the trend of Japanese companies expanding into China.

At a glance

Trend over timeDecreased by approximately 3,000 companies over two years

Source informationAccording to Teikoku Databank’s “Survey of Japanese Companies’ Expansion into China (2026)”

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