China-Japan Relations

Nearly half of planned flights between China and Japan were cancelled in March, totalling 2,691 flights, as a diplomatic feud between Beijing and Tokyo—sparked by tensions over Taiwan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments late last year—persists. Only 2,711 flights operated, down sharply from 5,512 the previous year. Chinese tourist arrivals in Japan plunged 55.9% year-on-year to 291,600.

April 08, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Troops from China's Eastern Theatre Command, facing the Taiwan Strait and Japan, conducted a decontamination drill simulating a nuclear attack response. The exercise focused on enhancing operational readiness in complex battlefield environments. It was reported amid heightened global concerns over nuclear facility strikes.

As twin pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei prepare to leave Ueno Zoo on Monday—the last in Japan—diplomatic strains over Taiwan and territorial disputes signal the end of 50 years of panda loans from China, with no replacements in sight.

December 16, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Panda enthusiasts queued for hours at Tokyo's Ueno Zoological Gardens on Tuesday to catch a final glimpse of twin giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, the last two in Japan, ahead of their return to China next month.

China's foreign ministry and embassy in Japan warned citizens on November 17 against traveling there due to 'significant risks to the personal safety and lives of Chinese citizens,' prompted by remarks from Sanae Takaichi. This has led to widespread cancellations of trips to Japan, with tourists opting for Southeast Asian destinations like Singapore, which travel agents say are reaping the benefits.

November 29, 2025 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Japanese pop star Ayumi Hamasaki's concert in Shanghai was cancelled on Friday due to 'force majeure', according to the organizer. This marks the latest in a series of performances and exchanges called off between China and Japan. Hamasaki stated she has no intention of commenting on matters she knows nothing about.