Panasonic factories hit by protest

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has suspended production at two electronics components factories in China and closed another…

Japanese electronics giant Panasonic has suspended production at two electronics components factories in China and closed another, telling workers to stay at home after the facilities were attacked by anti-Japan protesters.

The factories where production was suspended will be reopened after the damage is assessed.

Atsushi Hinoki, a Tokyo-based Panasonic spokesman, said another plant in China has been closed after several workers "sabotaged" operations in the factory. This plant will remain closed until tomorrow.

Reuters

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