A Japanese government survey has determined that the country relies excessively on imports from China.
The Cabinet Office examined the source countries of Japan's imports in 2019.
For over 2,600 items, Japan received over half from a single country. The origin was China for over 1,100 of the products.
The survey finds that the United States and Germany have more diverse sources. China was a dominant supplier for 590 items in the U.S. and 250 in Germany.
The survey also gives a breakdown by product type.
Ninety-nine percent of all laptops and tablet computers shipped to Japan came from China. The rate for cellphones was 86 percent, and 62 percent for computer parts.
Cabinet Office officials say Japan's heavy dependence on Chinese goods leaves it vulnerable to supply and transportation disruptions in that country.
The Cabinet Office examined the source countries of Japan's imports in 2019.
For over 2,600 items, Japan received over half from a single country. The origin was China for over 1,100 of the products.
The survey finds that the United States and Germany have more diverse sources. China was a dominant supplier for 590 items in the U.S. and 250 in Germany.
The survey also gives a breakdown by product type.
Ninety-nine percent of all laptops and tablet computers shipped to Japan came from China. The rate for cellphones was 86 percent, and 62 percent for computer parts.
Cabinet Office officials say Japan's heavy dependence on Chinese goods leaves it vulnerable to supply and transportation disruptions in that country.
◆breakdown 明細、内訳 a list of all the separate parts of something
◆ vulnerable to ～に弱い、～の被害を受けやすい someone who is vulnerable can be easily harmed or hurt OPP invulnerable
◆ disruption 混乱、崩壊、中断 a situation in which something is prevented from continuing in its usual way