Sony separates production of cameras for China and non-China markets

Devices for Japan, U.S. and Europe to be made in Thailand

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Cameras bound for Japan, the U.S. and Europe will be produced in Thailand instead of China. (Photo by Keiichi Furukawa)

KEIICHI FURUKAWA, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Sony Group has transferred production of cameras sold in the Japanese, U.S. and European markets to Thailand from China, part of growing efforts by manufacturers to protect supply chains by reducing their Chinese dependence.

Sony's plant in China will in principle produce cameras for the domestic market. Until now, Sony cameras were exported from China and Thailand. The site will retain some production facilities to be brought back online in emergencies. 

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