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Japan faces economic risks after PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks sparked Chinese retaliation, including import bans and travel cuts, amid deep trade dependence.
Japanese experts warn Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks linking a Taiwan crisis to Japan’s survival could trigger severe economic fallout, as China retaliated by halting Japanese seafood imports, suspending flights, delaying film releases, and canceling performances.
Chinese tourism to Japan dropped 57% since November, with Kansai region businesses reporting steep declines, though gains from other international visitors and domestic tourism have partially offset losses.
Japan’s heavy reliance on China—22.5% of imports, 17.6% of exports, and over half of 1,406 key products sourced from China—makes decoupling economically unfeasible, with experts calling it "suicide" for Japan.
The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry confirms Japan depends more on Chinese supply chains than any other G7 nation.
Deteriorating relations may also deter Japanese investment in China, increasing corporate risks.
Japón se enfrenta a riesgos económicos después de que los comentarios del primer ministro Sanae Takaichi sobre Taiwán provocaran represalias chinas, incluidas prohibiciones de importación y recortes de viajes, en medio de una profunda dependencia comercial.