Over half of major Japanese firms have taken concrete measures in preparation for a potential Chinese invasion of Taiwan, according to a Kyodo News survey. The survey found that 53% of the 114 companies polled had drafted manuals, planned evacuations and stockpiled inventory in anticipation of such an event. Companies such as Toyota Motor Corp. and ANA Holdings Inc. were among those surveyed. The growing tensions between China and Taiwan are seen as a high-risk factor for businesses, with 54% of firms saying they have been impacted by the heightened tensions. Firms cited concerns over disruptions to sea and air shipments and instability in the semiconductor supply chain as their top worries.
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