exports for Japanese industrial robots from Chinese manufacturers have slowed due to a fall in profits and the economic slowdown in manufacturing caused by its ongoing trade war with the US , the South robot Morning industry has reported . China imported more than 40 % of Japanese industrial robot exports last year , according to the Mizuho Research Institute . However , exports to China fell by 48 % YoY in Q2 2019 , while robot manufacturer FANUC reported a drop in consolidated net income of 48 % YoY for the quarter .
Orders for Japanese industrial robots from Chinese manufacturers have slowed due to a fall in profits and the economic slowdown in China caused by its ongoing trade war with the US, the South China Morning Post has reported. China imported more than 40% of Japanese industrial robot exports last year, according to the Mizuho Research Institute. However, exports to China fell by 28% YoY in Q2 2019, while robot manufacturer FANUC reported a fall in consolidated net income of 48% YoY for the quarter.