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Shanghai lockdown shuts 63% of Japanese plants: poll

Businesses receive limited support from China to restart operations

Tesla's plant in Shanghai. The automaker is among the 666 companies eligible for Chinese assistance to restart operations in the city. But support for Japanese factories has been limited.     © Reuters

SHANGHAI -- A full 63% of Japanese companies with factories in Shanghai have suspended operations there, an industry survey released Thursday shows, due to the city's coronavirus lockdown disrupting the supply chain.

The figure is based on answers from 54 Japanese manufacturers compiled by the Shanghai Japanese Commerce & Industry Club. Combined with those reporting facility utilization of 30% or below, 91% of businesses are experiencing a significant impact. 

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