TOKYO -- China's home electronics companies are intensifying their push into Japan's smart appliance market, combining internet-connected smart functions and aggressive pricing, backed by global sourcing, to court Japanese households.
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Xiaomi's first store in Japan, located in Aeon Mall Urawamisono, showcases over 160 products, ranging from smartphones to robotic vacuum cleaners. (Photo by Norika Taguchi)
TOKYO -- China's home electronics companies are intensifying their push into Japan's smart appliance market, combining internet-connected smart functions and aggressive pricing, backed by global sourcing, to court Japanese households.