Part 7/16:

• Electronics: Panasonic continues to invest cautiously in China, establishing a subsidiary for electric vehicle manufacturing in Shanghai but scaling back traditional consumer electronics production, terminating lines for low-end appliances. Toshiba’s presence has diminished, with its products now sold under private labels after selling its television licensing rights in 2018. Sharp has reduced its smartphone presence, focusing more on commercial displays and medical equipment, while Tamura Electric has announced plans to relocate production to Japan and Europe.