{
  "id": 12834836,
  "title": "Uniqlo sees profits soar in China despite Beijing-Tokyo tensions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/uniqlo-sees-profits-soar-in-china-despite-beijing-tokyo-tensions-12834836",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-08T09:15:41.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "SCMP Business",
    "slug": "scmp-business",
    "url": "https://www.scmp.com/business/china-business/article/3370187/uniqlo-sees-profits-soar-china-despite-beijing-tokyo-tensions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Fast Retailing, the parent company of Uniqlo, has reported a rebound in sales and profits in China despite ongoing political tensions between Beijing and Tokyo. The company's 2026 financial year, which ended in August, saw a 3% increase in full-year revenue and an 18% rise in profits on the Chinese mainland. This growth was attributed to structural reforms, including a revamp of the store network with a focus on site selection and operational efficiency. The Greater China region, which includes mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, was the group's second-largest market globally, with total sales hitting 724 billion Japanese yen, up 11.3% year on year. Uniqlo's Hong Kong-listed shares have also risen 34% this year, trading at HK$37.30 on Thursday. Despite the political tensions, the company's performance has been well-received in the market.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Business Recorder",
        "title": "Yuan steady despite dollar strength during China's Golden Week holiday",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/yuan-steady-despite-dollar-strength-during-chinas-golden-week-holiday",
        "published": "2026-10-08T06:06:32.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "South China Morning Post",
        "title": "Uniqlo sees profits soar in China despite Beijing-Tokyo tensions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/08/uniqlo-sees-profits-soar-in-china-despite-beijing-tokyo-tensions",
        "published": "2026-10-08T09:15:41.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}