Nan Fang Du Shi Bao·2026-01-26 12:30Group 1 - The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a warning on January 26, advising Chinese citizens to avoid traveling to Japan due to serious safety threats, including rising crime against Chinese nationals and recent earthquakes [1] - Major Chinese airlines, including Air China, China Southern Airlines, and China Eastern Airlines, announced an extension of their free ticket refund and change policy for flights to Japan until October 24, 2025, in response to the Ministry's travel advisory [1][2] - There has been a noticeable decline in Chinese tourists planning to visit Japan, with some travelers canceling their trips and opting for alternative destinations due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions and safety concerns [2] Group 2 - The airlines had previously implemented special handling measures for tickets related to Japan, with the initial refund policy set to expire on March 28, 2025 [2] - The controversy surrounding Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's remarks on Taiwan has drawn significant domestic and international criticism, prompting further advisories from Chinese authorities regarding travel to Japan [2]