Jun 13, 2026

On Thursday, the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China (JCCIC) released the White Paper on the Chinese Economy and Japanese Enterprises 2026 in Beijing. The white paper acknowledges that China provides "significant market opportunities" for foreign companies while also recognizing various concerning trends in China-Japan relations. It outlines three hopes: political and diplomatic issues between the two countries will not be allowed to spill over into corporate activities or cultural activities; high-level dialogue and exchanges between the governments of both countries will be held regularly and reliably, regardless of international and political circumstances; the Chinese government and relevant authorities maintain and strengthen dialogue with Japanese companies under all circumstances. Tetsuro Homma, president of the JCCIC, said that the proportion of Japanese-funded enterprises in China choosing to stay committed to the Chinese market is as high as about 85 percent, demonstrating the firm determination of the vast majority of Japanese companies to deeply cultivate the Chinese market.

Objectively speaking, Japanese businesses have consistently played a relatively rational and pragmatic role in China-Japan relations. China is Japan's largest trading partner, with over 30,000 Japanese companies operating branches there. The vast Chinese market and complete industrial chain ecosystem mean that Japanese companies cannot do without China. 

Given the current turbulent international situation and the strained bilateral relationship, the determination of Japanese companies to deepen their presence in China remains unaffected. This reflects both the genuine and enduring appeal of the vast Chinese market and the Chinese government's continuous efforts to create a stable, fair, and predictable business environment for global companies, including Japanese ones.

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