Export Trade Soars as Mainland's Cost Advantages Pay Off. Surging Figures Linked to WTO Membership, Close Ties and Fading Stigma of Poor Quality Goods

Article Abstract:

Trade between Japan and China continue to increase, largely due to Japanese companies exporting parts to their Chinese affiliates, who assemble the parts, and ship the completed goods back to Japan.

Product standards, safety, & recalls, Imports of Goods & Services

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Imports put the breaks on a growth engine: auto parts

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Japanese auto parts imports from Asian countries are steadily increasing and forcing Japanese companies to cut costs of procurement in order to stay competitive. Total imports grew 12% last year to 557.85 billion yen with China and Thailand sending 63.56 billion yen and 47.76 billion yen worth of exports, respectively.

Motor vehicle parts and accessories, Motor Vehicle Parts, Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing, Asia, Automobile equipment and supplies industry, Automotive parts industry, Automotive parts

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As Chinese imports improve in quality, Japan firms react

Article Abstract:

The quality of products imported from China, along with very competitive pricing and a surge in volume has now found favor with finicky Japanese consumers, causing a number of Japanese industries to appeal to the Japanese government to place restraints on goods imported from China. The article details the changes in goods exported from China and their effect on the Japanese marketplace.

Administration of General Economic Programs, Foreign trade, Export Controls, Brief Article, Exports

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