Dalian, a northeastern Chinese city known for its cherry blossoms 🍥 and bustling ports, has long been a hotspot for Japanese businesses. With its proximity to Japan and shared climate, multinationals here are doubling down on investments—even as global debates about 'economic risks' heat up.
⚡ Why stay? 'China's market is growing faster than anywhere else,' says a Japanese tech exec in Dalian. 'Our R&D partnerships here drive innovation you can't replicate.'
While some governments urge firms to 'de-risk' supply chains, Dalian's foreign companies cite streamlined policies and China's high-level opening-up measures as game-changers. Over 45% of Japanese firms in the region expanded operations last year, per recent insights.
'Stability matters,' adds a logistics manager. 'When your biggest clients are *also* investing here, leaving isn't an option.' 🌐
Experts say China's push for tech collaboration and green energy—like its booming EV sector—is reshaping global business loyalty. As one analyst puts it: 'In today's economy, isolation is the real risk.'
