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Exclusive interview: lan de stains OBE DipArb F.C.I.Arb.(British Chamber of Commerce)(Interview)
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Japan Inc.
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May 1, 2008
- Author:
- Harris, Peter
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J@pan Inc talks to the Executive Director of the British Chamber of Commerce in Japan.
How do Anglo-Japanese trade relations stand at present? The trade and investment flows are very strong. A little under 50% of Japan's investment into Europe goes into Britain. This has been the case throughout the latter part of the last century but the nature of that investment has changed. It is less related to manufacturing and has shifted more towards sophisticated R&D facilities--for example, Nissan has its European design headquarters in London. The other way round, Japan is a very significant export market for the UK, beyond Burberry raincoats and Scotch whiskey. In fact, two ...