Japanese firms spend record amounts in Southeast Asia

So, the big corporations need tax cuts because.....................................

Just how do the poorer Japanese benefit from huge loans and investments being given to other countries? When factories are built outside Japan it is going to be staffed by Japanese workers is it?

This strategy is about the bigger picture. Good will, big business and low production costs. No it will not include many work opportunities for japanese workers but it will keep production fairly cheap, thus selling more on the market which keep the companies at the forefront in the global competition. Big earnings for the companies will also give big tax incomes for the Japanese government. At least as long as the firms stay in Japan. The political value in checking Chinas trade "blockade" is also important.

These Japan Inc. are not using Japanese Govt. money. They will use their own funds. It has been their custom ever since Mitsubishi purchase Rockfeller Center in early 20th century. They have enough of their divisions in USA now that they are doing same practice to SE Asian countries now. No, not Japanese workers there. Just like they did in USA, natives will be used. Some were doing in Mexico but SE Asian people are more brainy than Mexicans.