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China Warns Citizens: Avoid Japan Travel Amid Tensions

12/25/2025

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China urged its citizens to avoid travel to Japan in December 2025 amid tensions over Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, reducing tourism by 40%.
More than 1,900 flights to Japan were canceled in December, with 2,195 scrapped for January.
Takaichi announced plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in early 2026 to strengthen ties.
Japan aims to coordinate positions with the United States before a potential Trump–Xi summit.

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China urged its citizens to avoid travel to Japan in December 2025 amid tensions over Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, reducing tourism by 40%.
More than 1,900 flights to Japan were canceled in December, with 2,195 scrapped for January.
Takaichi announced plans to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in early 2026 to strengthen ties.
Japan aims to coordinate positions with the United States before a potential Trump–Xi summit.