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How disruptive are tensions with China?

The recent escalation of the conflict over the Senkaku islands may lead to renewed disruption of bilateral trade and investment between Japan and China. The experience from last year’s flare-up in tensions suggests that Japan’s domestic economy would only be affected modestly, but companies operating in China may experience more severe repercussions.

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