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China Cancels 49 Flights to Japan Amid Security Concerns

1/30/2026

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China announced flight cancellations on 49 air routes to Japan in February 2026, following security-threat warnings for Chinese nationals in Japan.
The ministry cited increased crime and recent earthquakes as reasons for advising Chinese citizens to avoid travel during the Lunar New Year.
Japanese officials warn the advisory could dampen tourism, noting that 349,000 Chinese visitors arrived in December 2025.

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China announced flight cancellations on 49 air routes to Japan in February 2026, following security-threat warnings for Chinese nationals in Japan.
The ministry cited increased crime and recent earthquakes as reasons for advising Chinese citizens to avoid travel during the Lunar New Year.
Japanese officials warn the advisory could dampen tourism, noting that 349,000 Chinese visitors arrived in December 2025.