Japan-China tensions
At CEATEC show, exhibitors acknowledge friction but seek escape from pressures at home
LimX Dynamics, a Shenzhen-based embodied AI robotics startup, stages a dance demonstration at the CEATEC show near Tokyo on Oct. 15. (Photo by Kenji Kawase)
KENJI KAWASE
October 16, 2026 14:13 JST
CHIBA, Japan — China’s tech companies are making a push to unlock business opportunities in Japan, despite a severe diplomatic chill between the neighbors.