日本巨头，再次承认数据造假

Group 1 - The Japanese Ministry of Defense has suspended Kawasaki Heavy Industries from participating in bidding for two and a half months due to the company's manipulation of marine engine test data [1] - Kawasaki Heavy Industries admitted to altering fuel efficiency data for submarine engines manufactured for the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force, with a total of 673 engines involved [1] - The recent scandal is part of a broader trend of data falsification issues in various Japanese industries, including automotive, steel, shipbuilding, and chemicals, leading to a widespread trust crisis in "Made in Japan" products [1] Group 2 - In 2017, Kobe Steel acknowledged that its subsidiaries had falsified product data, resulting in the sale of non-compliant products to sectors such as automotive, rail, aerospace, and military, affecting hundreds of companies [3] - In 2021, Mitsubishi Electric was reported to have falsified inspection data at its Nagasaki factory, with issues dating back to around 1985, affecting approximately 84,000 units, including products used in subways in New York, London, and Germany [5] - In 2022, Hino Motors was involved in a scandal regarding falsified engine emissions and fuel consumption data [7] Group 3 - In 2024, multiple Japanese companies faced exposure for data falsification, including Toyota's subsidiary Toyota Automatic Loom Works, which was reported to have three models of engines with data manipulation [9] - IHI Corporation announced that one of its subsidiaries had altered fuel efficiency data for over 4,000 engines since 2003 [9] - The Japanese Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism reported that five major automakers, including Toyota and Honda, had manipulated collision data, engine power tests, and brake performance data, affecting approximately 5.18 million vehicles, leading to large-scale recalls and public apologies from executives [9] Group 4 - The loss of craftsmanship spirit in Japanese manufacturing is concerning, as a series of scandals is rapidly eroding consumer trust in Japanese products, which were once synonymous with quality and affordability [11]