Japan Protests China's Travel Advisory Following Prime Minister's Taiwan Remarks

Nov 15, 2025 10:57 pm CST

Japan has formally protested China's advisory urging citizens to avoid travel to Japan following Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could constitute an "existential threat" requiring Japanese military response. The diplomatic tension highlights growing strain between the two nations as China claims the remarks damage bilateral relations, while Japan insists communication remains essential despite differences.