The Tokyo Game Show has reached a record number of total exhibitors, even as participation from China and Hong Kong declined by over 40% compared to last year.
Key facts
- •The Tokyo Game Show opened on Thursday in Chiba, Japan.
- •The event achieved a record number of total exhibitors this year.
- •Exhibitor participation from China and Hong Kong dropped by over 40% from last year.
- •The decrease in participation coincides with strained relations between Japan and China.
The Tokyo Game Show began on Thursday in Chiba, Japan, featuring a record-breaking number of total exhibitors. Despite this overall growth, the event saw a significant decline in participation from companies based in China and Hong Kong.
Participation trends
The number of exhibitors from mainland China and Hong Kong has fallen by more than 40% compared to the previous year. This decline occurs against a backdrop of worsening diplomatic relations between Tokyo and Beijing.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Nikkei Asia.
