Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Chip Industry on the Brink
PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have rattled Japan’s semiconductor ties with the Chinese mainland, threatening chip equipment orders, rare earth supply, and the nation’s high-tech future.
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PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks have rattled Japan’s semiconductor ties with the Chinese mainland, threatening chip equipment orders, rare earth supply, and the nation’s high-tech future.
PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about the Taiwan region have triggered the “Takaichi Fallout,” sending sea cucumber prices tumbling nearly 66% and straining Japan’s agri-fisheries sector.
After Prime Minister Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, Chinese airlines have cancelled dozens of routes and extended refunds on nearly 500,000 China–Japan bookings.
Japan slid out of the top 10 picks for travelers from the Chinese mainland in 2025 after remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi triggered the “Takaichi Fallout”.
This December, Umetrip reports 40% of scheduled flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan canceled amid tensions sparked by PM Takaichi’s comments on the Taiwan region.
Japan’s small and micro firms are facing record bankruptcies in April-September 2025 amid labor shortages and rising costs, sparking questions about PM Takaichi’s fiscal strategy.