# Japanese companies caught in crossfire

> Japan-China business ties freeze after PM's Taiwan remarks.
- Title: Japanese companies caught in crossfire · Nikkei Asia
- Summary: Japan-China business ties freeze after PM's Taiwan remarks. Japanese companies face economic risks as Japan-China relations remain chilled a year after PM…
- Keywords: beijing, tokyo, sanae takachi, taiwan, business ties, diplomatic rift, Nikkei Asia
- Source: Nikkei Asia — https://asia.nikkei.com/politics/international-relations/japanese-companies-caught-in-crossfire-of-beijing-tokyo-rift
- Published: 2026-11-06T21:22:17+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: beijing, tokyo, sanae takachi, taiwan, business ties, diplomatic rift, news, business, world
## Japan-China relations
Business between Japan and China remains chilled a year into the diplomatic rift caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
## Economic risks
Japanese companies face risks whether they leave or stay due to chilled Beijing-Tokyo ties.
## Diplomatic fallout
Chinese President Xi Jinping chilled relations with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.
## Key takeaway

Japanese companies face economic risks as Japan-China relations remain chilled a year after PM Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments.