Japan's Kao stops making diapers in China as parents pick local brands

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Kao will continue to sell Merries diapers in China through exports from Japan. (Photo by Takami Kyozuka)

HIROMOTO DEGUCHI, Nikkei staff writer

TOKYO -- Japanese personal care group Kao ended production of disposable diapers in China on Thursday, the company said, after losing market share to local rivals.

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