Overview
- The operator said the Jian Zhen Hao ferry stopped Shanghai–Osaka/Kobe service on Saturday at the Chinese side’s request over travel safety concerns.
- Japan-China International Ferry described the halt as lasting for the time being with no date set for resumption.
- The vessel, named for an ancient monk associated with cultural exchange, has become a high-profile symbol caught up in the diplomatic dispute.
- China has told its citizens to avoid travel to Japan as part of broader measures applying economic, diplomatic and military pressure.
- Major Chinese airlines extended full refunds for Japan flights through March 28 next year, adding transport disruption to the fallout.