Japanese companies caught in crossfire of Beijing-Tokyo rift

International relations Japanese companies caught in crossfire of Beijing-Tokyo rift Business world sees no openings this time for economic appeals to ease tensions Chinese President Xi Jinping has chilled relations with Japan after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan. (Nikkei montage) RYO NEMOTO and YUKIO TAJIMA November 7, 2026 06:22 JST TOKYO/BEIJING -- Business between Japan and China remains chilled a year into the diplomatic rift caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan, leaving Japanese companies facing risks whether they leave or stay. Read Next Japan-China tensions China-Japan row over Takaichi's Taiwan comment enters 2nd year Politics What's next for Takaichi? 5 challenges ahead for Japan's PM China Up Close Analysis: A thaw in Japan-China ties at APEC remains elusive Japan-China tensions Dalian scraps Japan goods expo on chilled Beijing-Tokyo ties Business trends Japan's smaller businesses exit China on economic, political risks Japan-China tensions China courts Japan ex-foreign minister in pressure play against Takaichi Latest on International relations International relations Astellas employee jailed in China on spy charge set for December release International relations Putin orders seizure of more Japan Tobacco assets in Russia International relations Putin exploits Takaichi's diplomatic opening with Japan Tobacco grab Sponsored Content About Sponsored Content This content was commissioned by Nikkei's Global Business Bureau.