Japan is striving to protect its advanced technological companies from foreign acquisitions while opening up its economy. According to a report by the Financial Times, Japan faces challenges in balancing foreign investments with safeguarding its technological edge amid geopolitical competition, particularly with China. Recent attempts by foreign firms, such as Taiwan’s Yageo, to acquire Japanese companies have raised concerns about the leakage of sensitive technologies. The Japanese government is implementing new regulatory frameworks to protect its “technological superiority,” ensuring that vital companies remain under domestic control. Additionally, Japan’s Fair Trade Commission has expressed concerns over tech giants integrating generative AI into their existing products, which could lead to monopolistic practices violating antitrust laws. To address these issues, experts suggest strengthening public-private partnerships, enacting flexible foreign investment regulations, and directing government investments toward advanced research fields like quantum computing and space technology.
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