Sponsors, ranging from consumer-electronics makers to automobile firms, may soon start questioning their involvement if they perceive negative publicity tarnishes their brands.

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Last year, three-quarters of production went toward the country's shipbuilding, automobile, construction and electronics industries.

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The company also serves the automobile industry with interior systems that include seating, electronics, instrument and front panels, floor consoles and door systems.

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