China Warns Citizens Against Japan Travel
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China tells its citizens that Japan is unsafe to visit. Plus, hotel deal and development news from Asia Pacific.
China and Japan are in a bit of a battle as China was offended by a comment by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi that an attack on Taiwan by China may trigger a military response because it would be considered "a situation threatening Japan's survival." In response, China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued an advisory warning its citizens against traveling to Japan. The statement included their belief that since the beginning of the year, public security in Japan has been unstable, with frequent illegal and criminal incidents targeting Chinese citizens. They believe the safety environment for Chinese citizens in Japan continues to deteriorate.
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