distribution in chinese affiliates of japanese automobile firms chikashi kishimoto icsead and eric d ramstetter graduate school economics kyushu university working paper series vol 2005 10 august the views expressed this publication are those author s do not necessarily reflect institute no part book may be used reproduced any manner whatsoever without written permission except case brief quotations embodied articles reviews for information please write to centre international study east asian development kitakyushu 1 email or jp ramst abstract tries shed light on answer a very simple question how parts makers supply their products purchase materials market given japan strong comparative advantage many related product categories china disadvantage