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This shift is primarily driven by concerns over the intensifying U.S.-China trade rivalry and Beijing’s competitive advances into markets once dominated by Japanese firms. In stark contrast, Japanese investments in the U.S. surged to a record high, climbing to nearly 40% of total foreign investments by 2024. This trend signals a pivotal change in the economic dynamics of the Indo-Pacific region, with companies seeking stability and favorable conditions amidst rising geopolitical risks.