So far, around 30 per cent of the 1.44 million trips to Japan from China planned for next month have been cancelled, according to data from China Trading Desk. About 70 per cent of this drop comes fro

Pigott's X post came as China, infuriated by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan, ramps up pressure on Japan with the dispatch of coast guard vessels to waters near the uninhabited islets, travel warnings and moves to suspend imports of Japanese seafood.

China was already wary about Japan's new Prime Minister, Sanae Takaichi, a renowned Beijing hawk, before she weighed in on one of its most sensitive issues: Taiwan. Now it's unleashing economic pain.

Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi has infuriated China with her recent remarks, with no clear means of resolution.

As China reportedly mulls a ban on Japanese seafood amid a standoff between the Asian neighbors, Taiwan's leader shows support for Tokyo, with his lunch.

A major Chinese airline says it will reduce flights to Japan from the end of this month, amid the increasing tension between Tokyo and Beijing over the Japanese prime minister's comments on Taiwan.

Tokyo's reaction follows statement from Beijing that 'conditions are not yet ready for holding' meeting between China, Japan and South Korea.

Tokyo's reaction follows statement from Beijing that 'conditions are not yet ready for holding' meeting between China, Japan and South Korea - Anadolu Ajansı

Tensions spiraled on Nov. 8, when Takaichi said that a Chinese attempt to seize Taiwan by force would constitute a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan.

China is escalating its warnings to Japan as Beijing confirms Premier Li Qiang will not meet Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the G20 Summit. China’s Foreign Ministry accused Tokyo of “crossing red lines” on Taiwan and urged Japan to “behave itself.