China’s Japan travel warning sends tourism and stocks into turmoil

A single political remark just cost Japan billions. Now, businesses scramble as Chinese tourists vanish—and investors watch the stock market tremble.

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2025 November 22 . 7:58 PM

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China’s Japan travel warning sends tourism and stocks into turmoil

A travel warning issued by Beijing has disrupted tourism between China and Japan. On 7 November, Chinese officials advised citizens to avoid visiting Japan after remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about Taiwan. The move has already affected bookings, spending, and stock market prices in Japan’s tourism sector.

The warning came shortly after Takaichi’s comments on Taiwan, which Beijing interpreted as interference. Within days, Chinese travel agencies reported a surge in cancellation requests. Wu Weiguo, a Shanghai-based travel manager, revealed that 90% of his clients demanded refunds for planned Japan trips.

The travel warning has cut Chinese tourist numbers, but some businesses are adapting. While cancellations and stock market declines show immediate strain, local customers have offset losses in certain shops. Officials now face questions about balancing economic ties with geopolitical risks.