Bloomberg Daybreak: Asia Edition China-Japan Tensions, Jensen Huang, Lisa Su at CES
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Jan 7, 2026 Garfield Reynolds, Bloomberg's Asia Markets Live team leader, dives into the rising tensions between China and Japan, sparked by Prime Minister Takeuchi's comments on Taiwan, and discusses Beijing's preference for economic pressure over military threats. He also explores how U.S. access to Venezuelan oil could influence global markets. At CES, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang and AMD CEO Lisa Su share insights on AI advancements and their impact on factory automation and energy efficiency, showcasing a future driven by technological innovation.
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Taiwan Remarks Spark Market Hit
- Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's comments on Taiwan reignited tensions with China and hit Japanese equities.
- Garfield Reynolds links the market dip to Beijing's swift diplomatic and economic pushback against Japan.
China’s Economic Pressure Over Military Threats
- Beijing uses economic levers rather than direct military threats to pressure Japan, including export controls and discouraging tourism.
- Garfield Reynolds says these measures can significantly damage Japan's retail and tourism-linked sectors.
Korea Balances Diplomacy And Market Strength
- South Korea's leader has balanced ties with both the US and China to restore relations and trade flows.
- Garfield Reynolds links diplomatic rapprochement to part of South Korea's strong equity performance.