Overview
- Chinese official Liu Jinsong said he was dissatisfied with the meeting with Japan’s Masaaki Kanai, as Beijing repeated demands that Takaichi withdraw her comments.
- Tokyo signaled no retraction and said Japan’s position remains unchanged, even as it seeks further dialogue to cool tensions.
- China urged citizens to avoid travel to Japan, leading airlines and agencies to issue widespread refunds and cancellations, while Chinese distributors paused releases of Japanese films.
- Beijing moved to pressure trade by targeting Japanese seafood and warned of further steps, as Japan reported market hits to tourism and retail shares.
- Japan advised its nationals in China to heighten safety precautions, and recent security activity included Chinese coast guard patrols near the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands and a drone flight near Yonaguni that prompted a fighter scramble.