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Core Viewpoint - Nissan is facing a significant crisis, with a sharp decline in sales and a substantial net loss for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year, marking the first half-year loss in five years [1][4][6]. Sales Performance - In the first half of the 2025 fiscal year (April to September), Nissan's global sales dropped by 7.27% to 1.48 million units, with sales in China and Japan declining by 17.6% and 16.5%, respectively [1][6]. - For the entire 2025 fiscal year, Nissan forecasts a 2.9% decrease in global sales to 3.25 million units, with expected declines in key markets: China (-7.4% to 645,000 units), Japan (-3.4% to 445,000 units), and North America (-0.2% to 1.3 million units) [4][6]. Financial Performance - Nissan's revenue for the first half of the 2025 fiscal year fell by 6.69% to 5.58 trillion yen, resulting in an operating loss of 27.7 billion yen and a net loss of 221.92 billion yen, compared to a net profit of 19.22 billion yen in the same period last year [1][6][9]. - The company anticipates an operating loss of 275 billion yen for the entire fiscal year, although it believes it can achieve breakeven without tariff impacts [4][6]. Strategic Response - To address the financial challenges, Nissan is implementing a strategy of "asset monetization, capacity reduction, and personnel optimization," which includes selling its headquarters in Yokohama for 97 billion yen and initiating the "Re:Nissan" transformation plan [4][10]. - The "Re:Nissan" plan aims to reduce global production facilities from 17 to 10 by the 2027 fiscal year, with a target production capacity of 2.5 million units and a workforce reduction of 20,000 employees, approximately 15% of its total workforce [9][10]. Market Position and Challenges - Nissan's supply chain risks are exacerbated by semiconductor shortages, leading to production cuts at its facilities [12]. - The company is struggling with technological and strategic lag, particularly in the electric vehicle sector, where it has fallen behind competitors like Tesla and BYD [13]. - Nissan is shifting its focus to the Chinese market, emphasizing local development and decision-making to regain market share, as its presence in China has been declining [14]. Competitive Landscape - In contrast to Nissan's struggles, Toyota's global sales increased by 5% to 4.783 million units in the same period, and Honda maintained profitability despite a sales decline [15].