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中国日本商会会长答一财:多个日本经济团体计划赴华考察,关注中国创新活力
Di Yi Cai Jing·2025-08-22 09:22

Core Insights - Japanese companies maintain a positive long-term investment outlook in China, with 54% of surveyed firms considering China as one of their top three important markets, an increase of 1 percentage point from the previous survey [1][3] - There is a notable interest from Japanese economic groups in China's innovation capabilities, with plans for multiple delegations to visit China for potential collaboration opportunities [1][3] Investment Intentions - 16% of surveyed companies plan to "significantly increase" or "increase" their investments this year, while 40% intend to maintain their investment levels compared to last year [3] - The most optimistic sectors for investment include household services (38%), non-durable goods (37%), and the steel, non-ferrous metals, and metal products sectors (26%) [3] - Companies expressing intentions to increase investment specifically mentioned plans to invest in startups, enhance R&D, and focus on areas such as artificial intelligence, automation, and solar energy [3] Business Environment Evaluation - 63% of companies reported being "very satisfied" or "satisfied" with the business environment, consistent with the previous survey [4] - The resumption of visa-free policies has led to a significant increase in business travel, and companies can now source necessary components domestically, reducing reliance on imports [4] - The Chinese government plans to expand visa-free access for Japanese citizens starting from November 30, 2024, which is expected to further facilitate personnel exchanges [4] Differentiated Development Trends - Despite the overall positive investment sentiment, 60% of companies reported facing pressure from declining sales prices, with only 28% experiencing revenue growth, a decrease of 6 percentage points from the last survey [5] - The disparity in business performance across different industries and regions is highlighted, with China's GDP being five times that of Japan, indicating dynamic changes in industry evolution and regional development [5] - Companies are advised to adapt to current market conditions by enhancing product value and differentiating designs rather than engaging in price wars, while also taking advantage of lower prices for certain components to reduce manufacturing costs [5]