Overview
- Japan’s embassy in China urged its citizens to avoid crowded areas, stay alert in public, and be mindful of words and behavior, citing a comprehensive assessment of local conditions.
- Beijing reiterated a strong protest over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments on possible collective self-defence, saying the remarks undermine the political basis of bilateral ties.
- An independent analyst reported roughly 500,000 cancellations of trips from China to Japan after Beijing’s travel warning, with major Chinese airlines offering full refunds through year-end.
- Tokyo dispatched senior foreign ministry official Masaaki Kana to Beijing for talks aimed at easing tensions, with both sides keeping details of the discussions undisclosed.
- Tensions extended to the East China Sea as Chinese coast guard ships operated near the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu islands and Japan’s coast guard said it drove the vessels away, while Chinese state media noted delays to at least two Japanese film releases.