Overview
- China’s foreign ministry advised citizens to avoid trips to Japan, and major Chinese airlines offered full refunds on Japan flights following the warning.
- Tourism and retail names led losses in Tokyo, with Shiseido down about 9%, Fast Retailing lower, and ANA and JAL falling roughly 3–4%.
- Japan’s defense ministry reported a suspected Chinese drone flying between Yonaguni and Taiwan on Nov. 15, prompting fighter jet scrambles.
- Tokyo said Chinese coastguard vessels spent hours in waters around the Japan‑administered Senkaku islands, which China claims as Diaoyu.
- Japan dispatched senior Asia‑Pacific envoy Masaaki Kanai to Beijing for talks with counterpart Liu Jinsong as Tokyo reiterated that its stance on Taiwan remains unchanged.