中国日本商会就苏州事件要求确保日本人安全

Core Viewpoint - The Japan-China Chamber of Commerce's survey indicates a deteriorating business environment for Japanese companies in China, with 40% of respondents expecting a worsening situation in the first half of 2025 compared to the second half of 2024, marking a 10 percentage point increase from the previous survey [2][5]. Group 1: Business Environment and Sentiment - The survey revealed that 40% of member companies believe their business conditions will "worsen" or "slightly worsen" in the first half of 2025, an increase of 10 percentage points from the last survey [5]. - In contrast, only 26% of respondents expect conditions to "improve" or "slightly improve," a decrease of 1 percentage point from the previous survey [5]. - The overall economic outlook for 2025 compared to 2024 is projected to be "slightly worse," with 48% of respondents indicating a negative outlook, up 4 percentage points from the last survey [5]. Group 2: Safety Concerns and Incidents - The president of the Japan-China Chamber of Commerce expressed strong concerns regarding the safety of Japanese nationals in China, particularly in light of recent violent incidents, emphasizing the need for both governments to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens [2][4]. - There is a significant sentiment among companies that living in China does not provide a sense of security, complicating the deployment of personnel and business travel [4]. - The chamber has called for transparency regarding the reasons behind the detention of Japanese individuals in China, reflecting a broader concern for the legal environment affecting Japanese businesses [4].