You're going to need some sources for these assertions you are making. > The world is richer because of it, even if the japanese didn't get to own a share of t

You're going to need some sources for these assertions you are making. > The world is richer because of it, even if the japanese didn't get to own a share of that wealth directly Japan, SK and Taiwan are all export economies, they import energy, build sophisticated products in more or less similar industries, export them and punch way above their weight on the list of world's top exporters. If Hyundai grabs a chunk of Toyota's market around the world, and Samsung replaces Sony, that is a direct loss for the Japanese with no "indirect benefits" in sight.