Japanese carmakers appear to be experiencing significant sales declines in China . Mazda reported that sales in the country fell 35 % year on year in September . Supply disruptions caused by the 2011 earthquake compounded already existing issues of declining competitiveness , say auto analysts in China . First company to lose China sales data since violent anti - Japanese protests .
Japanese carmakers appear to be experiencing significant sales declines in China . Mazda reported that sales in the country fell 35 % year on year in September . First company to lose China sales data since violent anti - Japanese protests .