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China Faces Flight Cancellations Amid Trade Deal and Diplomacy

1/27/2026

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In January 2026, flight cancellations from China to Japan reached 47.2%.
All 49 routes were cancelled in February.
President Xi Jinping praised improving China-India relations and called for cooperation.
China announced a preliminary trade deal with Canada, saying it does not target the United States despite tariff threats from Washington.
China dismissed the United Nations allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang as baseless, asserting programs aim to alleviate poverty.

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Story summary

In January 2026, flight cancellations from China to Japan reached 47.2%.
All 49 routes were cancelled in February.
President Xi Jinping praised improving China-India relations and called for cooperation.
China announced a preliminary trade deal with Canada, saying it does not target the United States despite tariff threats from Washington.
China dismissed the United Nations allegations of forced labor in Xinjiang as baseless, asserting programs aim to alleviate poverty.