November 18, 2025

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

Japan Issues Travel Advisory To Citizens In China

Japan has issued a safety advisory for its citizens in China, urging them to avoid crowded areas and stay vigilant, after relations between Tokyo and Beijing deteriorated over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on Taiwan. The warning comes as a senior Japanese foreign ministry official travels to Beijing to seek de-escalation.

The development marks one of the sharpest diplomatic ruptures between Asia’s two largest economies in recent years and carries potential economic fallout, especially for tourism.

The advisory from the Japanese embassy in China came after media coverage in China turned sharply hostile toward Takaichi. Officials urged Japanese nationals …

REUTERS/BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

BOJ Rate Hike Outlook Takes Center Stage In Ueda, Takaichi Talks

Bank of Japan Governor Kazuo Ueda told Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday that the central bank is moving carefully as it adjusts monetary support in an effort to bring inflation toward the two percent goal. His remarks followed their first one to one meeting since Takaichi took office last month.

Ueda said the two held open discussions on price trends, financial conditions and the path for monetary policy. He added that they also reviewed recent currency movements, stressing that it is preferable for exchange rates to remain stable and reflect Japan’s economic fundamentals.

The meeting drew intense scrutiny from …