Reference News, January 3 report. According to Kyodo News, on January 2, the news agency summarized the results of a questionnaire survey conducted with 114 major Japanese companies. The controversy over Prime Minister Sanae Takeda's parliamentary testimony regarding "Taiwan's affairs" has caused continued tension in Japan-China relations, and nearly half (54) of the surveyed companies said their business has been affected to varying degrees. Companies from various industries, including transportation, retail, energy, and machinery, expressed concerns. Many surveyed companies hope that the Japanese government will adopt a flexible and resilient diplomatic approach.
Companies that clearly stated "have been affected" accounted for 31%, while those that said "have been somewhat affected" accounted for 17%. Meanwhile, the total percentage of companies that answered "no impact" and "basically no impact" was only 13%.
Regarding concerns about what companies would face if Japan-China relations further deteriorate. The percentage of companies worried about possible decline in sales of their products and services in China was 33%, while the percentage expecting disruption in the operations of their factories, stores, and offices in China was 26%. In addition, the percentage of companies concerned about the potential decline in sales of related products and services due to the reduction in visiting tourists was 23%.
In the open-ended response section, companies also made specific suggestions on China policy. Some companies called for the Japanese government to "formulate policies that balance security assurance and economic exchange".
(Translation by Shen Honghui)
Original: toutiao.com/article/7591088564457226788/
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