1 hour ago Lifeline or trash? Taiwan safety guide sparks fierce debate amid Beijing threat

Taiwan’s updated crisis and war survival guide has ignited fierce political debate, hailed by officials as a lifeline amid Beijing’s mounting military pressure but blasted by critics as costly propaganda prompting fear rather than readiness. Mass distribution of In Case of Crisis: Taiwan’s National Public Safety Guide – quickly dubbed the “little orange book” – began late last month, targeting 9.83 million households. The 29-page comic-style publication explains how to stockpile food and water,...

Events

9 d. ago Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says Xi agreed to expand farm buys; US negotiates Taiwan chip

Trump tariffs live updates: Trump says Xi agreed to expand farm buys; US negotiates Taiwan chip-worker training deal  Yahoo Finance

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong travel firm sees interest in Japan tours drop 20% amid regional tensions

A Hong Kong travel agency has seen a 20 per cent drop in inquiries and sign-ups for its Japan tours, while Cathay Pacific Airways is allowing travellers to “modify” their flights to the country after Beijing’s earlier call for Chinese citizens to avoid going. Yuen Chun-ning, CEO of travel agency WWPKG, also said on Wednesday that a few customers had asked if they could withdraw from tour packages to the country, a decision that he attributed to “psychological factors”. But he noted that Japan...

Events

2 w. ago Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife

Japan On High Alert As China Urges Citizens To Avoid Travel Amid Escalating Security Concerns And Political Strife  Travel And Tour World

Events

2 w. ago China's Big Three State Airlines Offer Free Refunds, Rebooking for Flights to Japan After Citizens Are Urged to Avoid Travel

China's Big Three State Airlines Offer Free Refunds, Rebooking for Flights to Japan After Citizens Are Urged to Avoid Travel  Yicai Global

Transport

2 w. ago China has issued a travel warning advising citizens to avoid travelling to Japan.

China has issued a travel warning advising citizens to avoid travelling to Japan.  facebook.com

Events

2 w. ago Japan Faces Potential Tourism Decline as China Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel, Fueling Geopolitical Strain Over Taiwan: New Update You Need to Know

Japan Faces Potential Tourism Decline as China Urges Citizens to Avoid Travel, Fueling Geopolitical Strain Over Taiwan: New Update You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong issues Japan travel warning citing rise in attacks on Chinese citizens

Hong Kong authorities have urged residents to exercise caution and prioritise personal safety in Japan, citing a rise in attacks against Chinese citizens in the country. The appeal from the Security Bureau on Saturday was issued a day after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan. “Since mid-2025, there has been an increasing trend of attack incidents against Chinese citizens in Japan,” the bureau’s updated travel alert said. “The government reminds Hong Kong residents who intend...

Events

2 w. ago Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel

Chinese airlines offer free ticket changes as Beijing urges citizens to avoid Japan travel  The Standard (HK)

Politics

2 w. ago Airlines offer Japan flight refunds as row over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments grows

China’s biggest airlines have offered full refunds for flights to Japan after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travel to the country, marking an escalation in a row over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s suggestion that Tokyo could deploy its military forces in a cross-strait conflict. Air China, China Southern and China Eastern published separate statements on Saturday saying they would allow ticket holders to refund or change their itineraries for free for flights between Saturday...

Politics

2 w. ago Airlines offer Japan trip refunds as row over Takaichi’s Taiwan comments deepens

Major Chinese airlines are offering full refunds for flights to Japan after Beijing told Chinese citizens to avoid travelling to the country. The travel warning late on Friday marked the latest escalation in tensions over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s suggestion that Tokyo could deploy its military forces in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait. Air China, China Southern, China Eastern, Hainan Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Xiamen Airlines and Spring Airlines issued separate...

Politics

3 w. ago Avoid Japan travel, China tells citizens after PM’s Taiwan remarks

Avoid Japan travel, China tells citizens after PM’s Taiwan remarks  Inquirer.net

Politics