Why Chinese Consumers Aren’t Boycotting Japanese Goods
Political flashpoints once spurred boycotts of Japanese goods, but rising domestic competition from brands like Huawei, BYD and Xiaomi has left Chinese consumers notably calm.
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Political flashpoints once spurred boycotts of Japanese goods, but rising domestic competition from brands like Huawei, BYD and Xiaomi has left Chinese consumers notably calm.
The Chinese mainland’s auto market accelerated in April 2025 with 1.7M vehicle sales, up 14.5%, as EVs hit a 51.5% penetration rate, driven by policy support and shifting consumer demand.
U.S. tariffs aimed at the Chinese mainland have driven American shoppers to DHgate and Taobao, spurring a “reverse shopping” trend favoring high-value Chinese mainland alternatives.