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Japan’s Strategic Shift in Global Supply Chains

by Arvie I
07/17/2024
in Global Trade, Market Trends

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In response to global disruptions such as the US-China trade tensions, the Covid-19 pandemic, and escalating geopolitical conflicts, Japan is strategically reconfiguring its global supply chains. This shift underscores a broader trend towards enhancing supply chain resilience and safeguarding national interests in a volatile global landscape.

Global value chains, crucial for contemporary manufacturing and trade, have faced significant challenges in recent years. The Japanese government, recognizing these vulnerabilities, initiated the “China Plus One” strategy as early as 2005. This strategy aimed to diversify manufacturing bases away from China to mitigate risks associated with bilateral tensions. Initially tepid in response, Japanese corporations have now accelerated efforts to relocate production, catalyzed by the disruptive impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s administration allocated JPÂ¥245.6 billion (US$1.56 billion) to support Japanese firms in reshoring production or shifting operations to Southeast Asia. By 2022, Japanese foreign direct investment in China had surged to US$127.6 billion, positioning China as a vital export hub for Japanese multinational enterprises, particularly targeting the US market. However, punitive tariffs and escalating trade tensions prompted by the US-China trade war have spurred Japanese firms to diversify their supply chains further.

The Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry (METI) and the Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) have played pivotal roles in this transition. METI has subsidized numerous onshoring projects across sectors such as medical equipment, auto parts, electronics, and semiconductors. Simultaneously, JETRO has facilitated nearshoring initiatives into ASEAN nations, India, and Bangladesh, aimed at bolstering supply chain resilience and reducing dependence on China.

Japan’s dependency on China, which accounted for 17.6% of Japanese exports in 2023, underscores the strategic imperative for diversification. The semiconductor industry, critical to Japan’s industrial prowess, faced severe disruptions during the pandemic, highlighting vulnerabilities in global supply chains. In response, Japan unveiled the ‘Strategy for Semiconductors and the Digital Industry’ and passed the Economic Security Promotion Act, signaling robust government intervention to secure critical supply chains and safeguard national interests.

Collaboratively, Japan and the United States have forged agreements to bolster cooperation in critical materials supply chains, particularly in sectors like semiconductors and electric vehicles. This partnership aims to enhance supply chain resilience and technological innovation amid intensifying global competition.

With substantial government subsidies totaling JPÂ¥4 trillion (US$25.4 billion) directed towards the semiconductor industry, Japan leads OECD countries in investment relative to GDP. These subsidies support both domestic and foreign semiconductor firms, with initiatives like TSMC’s significant investment in semiconductor production facilities in Kumamoto and Samsung’s establishment of a research center in Yokohama.

Japan’s proactive approach in restructuring global supply chains underscores its pivotal role in shaping future market dynamics and technological innovation. As global economic interdependencies continue to evolve, Japan remains committed to enhancing supply chain resilience and maintaining competitive advantage in strategic industries.

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