12 h. ago Major Chinese airlines extend full refund offers for Japan flights by 3 months

Major Chinese airlines have extended their offer of full refunds for flights to Japan for another three months, as the heated diplomatic row between Beijing and Tokyo shows no signs of easing. On Friday, Air China, China Eastern Airlines and China Southern Airlines – the country’s largest state-owned carriers – along with several others, including Hainan Airlines, Shandong Airlines, Spring Airlines and Xiamen Airlines, issued statements allowing free ticket refunds or itinerary changes for...

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19 h. ago Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan

Japan, China continue to spar at UN over Takaichi remarks on Taiwan  Al Jazeera

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20 h. ago Why Beijing thinks Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks challenge the post

Beijing has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, not only as a violation of the one-China principle but also as a challenge to the post-war international order. Takaichi suggested on November 7 that Tokyo could respond militarily to a potential attack on the island, making her the first sitting Japanese leader since World War II to publicly link a Taiwan contingency with the possible deployment of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces. Beijing regards Taiwan’s restoration...

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20 h. ago Why Beijing thinks Japan PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks challenge post

Beijing has condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, not only as a violation of the one-China principle but also as a challenge to the post-war international order. Takaichi suggested on November 7 that Tokyo could respond militarily to a potential attack on the island, making her the first sitting Japanese leader since World War II to publicly link a Taiwan contingency with the possible deployment of Japan’s Self-Defence Forces. Beijing regards Taiwan’s restoration...

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39 h. ago China reiterates demand Japan retract Premier Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan

China reiterates demand Japan retract Premier Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan  Anadolu Ajansı

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4 d. ago China sends another letter to U.N. chief over Japan PM's Taiwan remarks

China sends another letter to U.N. chief over Japan PM's Taiwan remarks  Japan Wire by KYODO NEWS

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4 d. ago From immigration to investments: China’s middle class is unwinding bets on Japan

Some of China’s affluent middle class is unwinding bets on Japan, cashing out in real estate and shelving migration plans as a diplomatic stand-off invites a wait-and-see mood on the once-hot destination for capital and talent. The reversal follows escalating tensions sparked by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan last month. Intermediaries report a surge in profit-taking on property and rising pessimism over immigration, with the chill extending to business visits and...

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5 d. ago Chinese Eastern Airlines launches air route from Beijing to Muscat, a move to rev up relations between China and Middle East

Chinese Eastern Airlines launches air route from Beijing to Muscat, a move to rev up relations between China and Middle East  Global Times

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5 d. ago Why do Chinese no longer feel the need to boycott Japanese products?

During past flare-ups in diplomatic tensions between China and Japan, Chinese consumers spontaneously boycotted Japanese goods. But the latest row, sparked by controversial remarks on Taiwan by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, has met with a markedly different response, with almost no one in China calling for a boycott of Japanese products. Part of the reason for the turnaround is a seismic shift in China’s consumer market, with the Japanese home appliances, digital gadgets and cars once...

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6 d. ago Chinese Airlines Cancels Over 900 Flights to This Asian Country

Chinese Airlines Cancels Over 900 Flights to This Asian Country  Aviation A2Z

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7 d. ago Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

Beijing has frozen youth exchange programmes with Tokyo amid continuing fallout over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, a diplomatic source said, raising concern that the bilateral rift could affect generations to come. The Japanese side was told about the cancelled programmes in recent weeks after China launched retaliatory measures against Japan over Takaichi’s comments earlier this month, according to the diplomatic source. “Usually, November and December are the...

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7 d. ago Beijing freezes Japan youth exchange programmes over Takaichi Taiwan row

Beijing has frozen youth exchange programmes with Tokyo amid the fallout over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan, according to a diplomatic source, raising concern that the bilateral rift could affect younger generations. The Japanese side was told about the cancelled programmes after China launched retaliatory measures against Japan over Takaichi’s comments earlier this month, the source said. “Usually, November and December are the season for youth exchanges, but now...

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9 d. ago Beijing’s politically charged travel freeze hits Chinese Airlines harder than Japan

Beijing’s politically charged travel freeze hits Chinese Airlines harder than Japan  eng.mizzima.com

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1 week ago China defends passport checks on Indian woman born in disputed border region

Beijing has rejected claims that Chinese authorities detained and harassed an Indian national born in a disputed border region, after the traveller alleged that she was held for more than 18 hours while transiting through Shanghai. On Sunday, a woman who identified herself as Pem Wang Thongdok said on social media that she had been “held” against her will at a Shanghai airport on Friday. According to the post, Chinese border control officers and China Eastern Airlines declared the woman’s Indian...

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1 week ago 'Call me anytime': Japan PM Takaichi, Trump talk as Beijing’s fury over Taiwan remark deepens

'Call me anytime': Japan PM Takaichi, Trump talk as Beijing’s fury over Taiwan remark deepens  Moneycontrol

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1 week ago Japan PM next on Trump’s telephone list after overnight call with China’s Xi

US President Donald Trump is expected to speak to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday morning, as tensions between China and Japan continue to escalate over Takaichi’s remarks over the Taiwan contingency. Takaichi was reported to be making final arrangements to hold a telephone conversation with Trump, after a request from the White House, according to the Fuji News Network, citing multiple government sources. News of the impending call came shortly after the phone conversation...

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1 week ago Chinese airlines cancel flights on 12 Japan routes as tensions continue to rise

As a political dispute between Beijing and Tokyo continues to inflame relations, Chinese media reports indicate some domestic airlines have cancelled flights on 12 of their routes to Japan – including paths to popular tourism destinations Kyoto and Osaka – with analysts predicting cancellations to rise within the week. As of Monday morning, flights on these routes had been put on hold, according to a report from financial news outlet Yicai that cited Chinese aviation data platform DAST. Domestic...

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1 week ago China boosting international campaign against Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks

China boosting international campaign against Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks  The Japan Times

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1 week ago ‘Blood and lives’: Chinese foreign minister wades into war of words with Japan

Politburo member Wang Yi has become the most senior Chinese official to wade into the war of words over the new Japanese prime minister’s comments on the Taiwan Strait, saying her remarks “crossed a red line”. Wang, who is China’s foreign minister, said China must “resolutely respond” to the comments to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and defend its post-war achievements. “It is shocking that Japan’s current leader has publicly sent the wrong signal of attempting military intervention in the...

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1 week ago ‘Disaster’: Egyptian exhibition at Hong Kong museum descends into chaos

A highly anticipated exhibition at the Hong Kong Palace Museum of relics from ancient Egypt descended into chaos on Saturday, with visitors complaining a confusing queuing system left them waiting for hours and many demanding a refund. The museum apologised in the evening and promised to offer additional access for the affected visitors. “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” features 250 artefacts, including a towering statue of Tutankhamun, and is the largest display yet of...

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