高市早苗错误言论影响日本多个产业
Ren Min Ri Bao·2026-01-16 00:43

Group 1: Economic Impact on Tourism - The erroneous remarks by Prime Minister Takashi Saimai have led to a significant decline in Chinese tourist bookings, causing a "cancellation wave" for Japanese travel agencies targeting the Chinese market [3] - The president of JTB travel agency predicts a further decline in the total number of visitors to Japan by 2026 due to the drop in Chinese tourists [3] - The tea ceremony experience company, Chazen, reported a complete loss of Chinese clients, indicating severe challenges for the tourism sector [3] Group 2: Retail Sector Decline - The Japan Department Store Association reported a 2.5% year-on-year decrease in sales from foreign tourists in November 2025, amounting to approximately 50.2 billion yen [4] - Major department stores like Mitsukoshi Isetan and Takashimaya experienced significant declines in tax-free sales, with drops of 15.8% and 11.1% respectively [4] - Sales targeting Chinese tourists saw even steeper declines, with Takashimaya down 35% and Hankyu Hanshin down 40% [4] Group 3: Financial Sector Concerns - Investors are worried about the deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations, leading to declines in stock performance, particularly in the automotive and electronics sectors [5] - The potential for export controls on rare earth materials could result in an economic loss of approximately 2.6 trillion yen for Japanese companies, impacting the GDP by 0.43% [5] - A survey indicated that nearly 60% of respondents believe the deterioration in Sino-Japanese relations will have negative economic impacts [5]