Tourism Freeze Hits Japan After Takaichi’s Diplomatic Blunder
Six weeks into her term, PM Takaichi’s remarks spark a tourism freeze by the Chinese mainland, risking a ¥2.2T hit to Japan’s travel sector.
Stay informed, stay connected—news for amigos everywhere.
Six weeks into her term, PM Takaichi’s remarks spark a tourism freeze by the Chinese mainland, risking a ¥2.2T hit to Japan’s travel sector.
Opposition lawmaker Taro Yamamoto urges PM Takaichi to retract her comments on the Taiwan region to avoid further strain in Japan-China relations.
PM Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan draw criticism over regional peace and threaten Japan’s trade with the Chinese mainland, prompting calls for retraction.
Professor Tomisaka Satoshi of Takushoku University urges Japan to approach its relationship with the Chinese mainland cautiously, highlighting how stable ties can drive economic growth.
The G20 Johannesburg Summit highlighted the deep economic and cultural connections between the Chinese mainland and South Africa, from record trade ties to diverse capitals.
Japanese PM Takaichi’s recent Taiwan remarks spark fears of military involvement and constitutional risks, straining ties with the Chinese mainland.
Russian expert Yuriy Pikalov warns Japan is using the Taiwan question to drive military expansion, threatening regional stability and its economic ties with the Chinese mainland.
Japan’s new PM’s tough talk on the Taiwan region fires up headlines, but economic ties with the Chinese mainland make drastic moves unlikely.
British scholar Martin Jacques argues Western intolerance of difference damages ties with the Chinese mainland and backfires on the West itself.
Chinese President Xi Jinping met Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro in Beijing on Tuesday, marking a boost in China-Portugal trade, culture, and youth exchange.