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China Halts Ferry Service Over Taiwan Tensions with Japan

12/9/2025

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The Jian Zhen Hao ferry, named after a monk and operating from Shanghai to Osaka, suspended service after a request from China citing safety concerns.
Beijing linked the suspension to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
Takaichi's November 7 comments suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to deploy military forces.

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The Jian Zhen Hao ferry, named after a monk and operating from Shanghai to Osaka, suspended service after a request from China citing safety concerns.
Beijing linked the suspension to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan.
Takaichi's November 7 comments suggested that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to deploy military forces.