Komatsu, Hitachi Construction turn China into export hub

Japan's heavy equipment makers tap excess capacity with eye on other markets

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Komatsu began exporting products from China in the second half of fiscal 2021. (Photo courtesy of the company)

Nikkei staff writers

TOKYO -- Major Japanese construction equipment manufacturers such as Komatsu and Hitachi Construction Machinery are turning China into an export hub for general-purpose products.

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