高市早苗把日本拖入“国家危机”，GDP六个季度以来首次负增长，旅游经济将受重创

Economic Performance - Japan's GDP in Q3 decreased by 1.8% on an annualized basis, marking the first negative growth in six quarters [1] - The actual GDP in Q3 fell by 0.4% compared to the previous quarter [1] Economic Challenges - Japan's economy is facing multiple challenges, including fiscal and monetary policy dilemmas, weak economic growth, insufficient international competitiveness, and increased tariffs from the U.S. [3] - High-profile political statements have raised concerns about regional stability and Japan's own national crisis [3] Trade Relations - China is Japan's largest trading partner, with a projected trade total of $308.3 billion in 2024, including $156.25 billion in imports from China [3] - Chinese tourists are expected to contribute significantly to Japan's economy, with their total spending in 2024 reaching approximately 1 trillion 733.5 billion yen (around 81.2 billion RMB) [3] Tourism Impact - The Japanese tourism industry is heavily reliant on visitors, particularly from China, to support its economy amid ongoing economic weakness [3] - Recent advisories from the Chinese government caution against travel to Japan due to safety concerns, which may lead to a systemic impact on Japan's tourism economy [4] Travel and Safety Concerns - A significant decline in weekly flights from mainland China to Japan has been observed, with a recovery rate of 82.9% compared to the same week in 2019, reflecting a 14.5% decrease from the previous week [4]