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flag Japan faces economic risks after PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks sparked Chinese retaliation, including import bans and travel cuts, amid deep trade dependence.

flag 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. flag 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. flag 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. flag The Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry confirms Japan depends more on Chinese supply chains than any other G7 nation. flag Deteriorating relations may also deter Japanese investment in China, increasing corporate risks.

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