Takaichi Fallout: Japan Tourism Freeze Could Cost $15.4B
Japan’s PM Takaichi sparks a tourism freeze, risking a 2.2 trillion yen ($15.4B) hit after visitors from the Chinese mainland made up 42.5% of 2024 arrivals.
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Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Tourism Freeze Risks $15B Loss
Japan’s tourism freeze after PM Takaichi’s remarks risks a 2.2 trillion yen loss, straining ties with the Chinese mainland and shaking up regional economies.
Japanese Lawmakers Urge PM Takaichi to Retract Taiwan Remarks
On December 2, 2025, Japanese lawmakers and scholars urged Prime Minister Takaichi to retract remarks on Taiwan, warning they undermine Japan–Chinese mainland ties and the one-China principle.
Macron to Visit the Chinese Mainland Dec 3–5 for State Talks
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit the Chinese mainland from December 3 to 5 for a state visit aimed at boosting cooperation on trade, technology, and climate between two economic powers.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Region Remarks Spark Tokyo Protests, Global Backlash
Japan PM Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan region remarks have sparked protests in Tokyo and drawn global criticism this month, raising concerns over diplomatic and economic fallout.
Japan to Lose 2 Trillion Yen in Tourism from Chinese Mainland Travelers
Economist Hideo Kumano warns that if current tensions with the Chinese mainland persist for over a year, Japan could lose more than 2 trillion yen in tourism spending.
China Travel Pullback Puts Strain on Japan’s Tourism
Cancellations of over 500,000 Japan-bound tickets and travel advisories from the Chinese mainland have hit Japan’s tourism, threatening a ÂĄ2T drop in visitor spending if tensions persist.
Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Concerns Over Japan’s Role in Conflict
Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent Taiwan comments spark fears of military intervention, drawing criticism for risking Japan’s pacifist path and ties with the Chinese mainland.
Former PM Noda Warns of ‘Dangerous’ Taiwan Remarks by Japan’s Takaichi
Former PM Yoshihiko Noda on Nov 16 criticized PM Sanae Takaichi’s ‘dangerous’ Taiwan remarks, warning they risk inflaming Japan–Chinese mainland ties and expose security gaps.
British Scholar: Western Intolerance Damaging Ties with the Chinese Mainland
At the 2nd World Conference on China Studies, Martin Jacques argues that Western “intolerance of difference” leads to repeated misreads and strains ties with the Chinese mainland.