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Japan protests China’s travel advisory over Taiwan remarks

Vice Foreign Minister Sun Weidong summoned Japanese ambassador Kenji Kanasugi on Thursday, and China's Foreign Ministry posted on social media Friday urging citizens to avoid travelling to Japan.
This month, Sanae Takaichi, Prime Minister of Japan, suggested Tokyo could take military action if Beijing attacked Taiwan, telling Japanese parliament on 7 November a battleship clash could be a `survival-threatening situation`.
Market reactions hit tourism and retail stocks on Monday as shares in Shiseido plunged nearly 10%, Takashimaya and Uniqlo-owner stocks fell over 5%, and Chinese airlines offered refunds for Japan-bound flights.
Neither side appears willing to back down, raising volatility risks as China's National Defense Ministry spokesperson warned Japan would `pay a heavy price` against the People's Liberation Army.
Following the positive steps after the meeting, Beijing still issued an unusual travel advisory despite Xi Jinping meeting Takaichi in Gyeongju last month and allowing visa-free travel until end of 2026.

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