Overview
- China’s Foreign Ministry and its missions advised citizens to postpone travel to Japan, citing deteriorating conditions for people-to-people exchanges and safety risks.
- Air China, China Southern and China Eastern announced full refunds or free itinerary changes for Japan routes through December 31.
- Japan lodged a protest over the travel advisory, urged Beijing to take “appropriate measures,” and reiterated that its Taiwan policy remains unchanged as Prime Minister Takaichi declines to retract her remarks.
- Both governments summoned each other’s ambassadors following days of sharp statements, including a deleted post by China’s Osaka consul general that Tokyo condemned as highly inappropriate.
- China’s Defense Ministry warned Japan would pay a heavy price for any military intervention over Taiwan, and maritime authorities announced live-fire drills in the central Yellow Sea early next week.