Japanese Stock Market Surges, Breaking 34-Year Record Amid Chinese Investment Wave

Japanese Stock Market Surges, Breaking 34-Year Record Amid Chinese Investment Wave
A man works at the Tokyo Stock Exchange after the market open in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 2, 2020. Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters
Sean Tseng
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On Feb. 22, the Nikkei Stock Average soared to a historical peak, reaching 38,915.87 points, a milestone unseen since December 1989. This achievement represents a significant shift from Japan’s long-standing economic challenges, highlighting a momentous pivot toward growth. Seiji Nakata, president of Daiwa Securities Group, remarked, “This breakthrough is more than a symbol; it’s a profound change, underscoring the beginning of a new era for Japan’s economy.”

As 2024 commenced, the Nikkei Index witnessed a remarkable ascent, escalating by nearly 5,000 points in just over a month. This bullish trend in Japan’s stock market is attributed significantly to the influx of Chinese investors, marking a pivotal factor behind the surge.