China is aggressively attacking Japan's last pillar of economic strength - the automobile industry
Japanese cars can no longer withstand in the Chinese market, and the data has been continuously declining.
In 2020, it accounted for 23.1%, in 2021 20.6%, in 2022 17.8%, in 2023 14.4%, in 2024 11.2%, and in 2025 it directly dropped to 9.8%, breaking through the 10% threshold.
Not only can the Chinese market not be held, but even Southeast Asia, a traditional stronghold of Japanese cars, cannot be retained.
Previously, Japanese cars accounted for 80%-90% in Thailand, and BYD's entry into Thailand in 2022 became the turning point.
Now, the share of Japanese cars in Thailand has sharply declined, and Chinese electric vehicles have fully occupied the market.
Automobiles are the core pillar of Japan's economy. If this area is defeated by China, Japan will have little capital left to compete with China.
People who have used electric vehicles will never want to switch back to fuel-powered cars. This is an inevitable trend.
A netizen said that within five years, Japanese products will basically exit the Chinese market, just like the decline of Japanese home appliances in the past.
We should also face our own problems. The aging population, low birth rate, the future of the nation relies on reproduction, and more people are the foundation.
The author believes that a strong country needs a strong industry, and more importantly, a thriving population.
The victory of Chinese automobiles over Japanese automobiles is just the first step. In the future, the world will ultimately be a competition of people.
What do you think about this?
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857073172732298/
Statement: This article represents the personal views of the author.