Only in the way the terrible tragedy in new Orleans affected life in Florida or Texas. Or more accurately Cancun Mexico.
Look the fact is that the terrible events in northern japan are beyond words. It really makes caring about a bunch of plastic dolls seem utterly pointless.... But ultimately life goes on for both the affected and unaffected. For those of us lucky enough to remain untouched personally by this tragedy it's easier. The only thing we can do is offer our prayers, good intentions and help and support. Which is what I'm sure people in hong kong and mainland china will do. But we all have to work. We all have mouths to feed. Doctors and police men and hot toys employees (of course doctors and police play much more socially integral role-- collectibles are a luxury --so if we have to wait? Big deal right?)