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Japan can bridge antitrust divides despite geopolitics, outgoing commissioner says

By Sachiko Sakamaki ( March 13, 2026, 06:50 GMT | Insight) -- Japan can help bridge growing geopolitical divides in global competition policy, a departing commissioner of the Japan Fair Trade Commission said, arguing that antitrust authorities continue to share a common language and commitment to market principles despite political tensions. In an interview with MLex, Reiko Aoki also highlighted the agency’s expanded use of economic analysis and said Japan’s position as the only Asian G7 member enables it to maintain dialogue across regions.Japan can help bridge growing geopolitical divides in global competition policy, a departing antitrust commissioner said, arguing that competition authorities continue to share a common commitment to fair and free markets despite political tensions....

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