Why Chinese consumers aren’t boycotting Japanese goods after Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Japan’s new Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi sparked controversy with remarks on Taiwan, but unlike in the past, there were no major calls in China to boycott Japanese goods. Analysts say this is because Japanese brands have already lost influence in China as domestic companies now dominate key markets—from smartphones and home appliances to new-energy vehicles. With Chinese products offering better value and stronger competitiveness, Japanese goods no longer hold a central place in consumers’ lives, making boycotts largely irrelevant.

Credit – CGTN