Japanese electronics company Panasonic halted some of its operations in China after protesters — apparently upset about Japan’s claim to disputed islands — attacked a pair of Panasonic factories. Protests also forced Japanese electronics company Canon to close three of its four Chinese plants. The protests, which also targeted Japanese car company Toyota, began after Japan purchased a series of disputed islands in the East China Sea. China claims sovereignty over the islands, as well.
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Island Dispute Prompts Violence Against Japan's Tech Titans
Posted by: David Vranicar September 17, 2012 09:16 AMJapanese electronics company Panasonic halted some of its operations in China after protesters — apparently upset about Japan’s claim to disputed islands — attacked a pair of Panasonic factories. Protests also forced Japanese electronics company Canon to close three of its four Chinese plants. The protests, which also targeted Japanese car company Toyota, began after Japan purchased a series of disputed islands in the East China Sea. China claims sovereignty over the islands, as well.