Yang Shi Xin Wen Ke Hu Duan·2025-11-15 10:54Summary of Key Points Core Viewpoint - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Chinese embassies in Japan have issued a warning for Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to deteriorating security conditions and rising incidents of crime against Chinese nationals [4]. Airline Responses - Five airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Hainan Airlines, and Sichuan Airlines, have announced special policies for ticket changes and refunds for flights to Japan scheduled before December 31, 2025 [1][2][3]. Specific Airline Policies - Air China: Tickets purchased or reissued before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from specific Japanese cities are eligible for free changes or refunds if the travel date is between November 15 and December 31, 2025 [1]. - China Southern Airlines: Similar conditions apply for tickets purchased before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from Japan during the specified travel dates [1]. - China Eastern Airlines: Applicable to tickets with at least one unused segment involving Japan, with the same purchase date and travel date conditions [2]. - Hainan Airlines: Tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for flights to/from Japan are eligible for changes or refunds if the travel date falls within the specified range [3]. - Sichuan Airlines: Conditions mirror those of the other airlines, focusing on tickets issued before November 15, 2025, for travel to/from Japan [3]. Security Concerns - The warning comes in light of increased crime against Chinese citizens in Japan, including several unresolved assault cases, and provocative statements from Japanese leaders regarding Taiwan, which have further strained Sino-Japanese relations [4].