日经中文网·2026-01-27 03:22Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the article is that Chinese airlines have extended the free cancellation and rescheduling period for flights to Japan until October 24, 2026, due to safety concerns raised by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs [2][4] - The extension of the free cancellation and rescheduling policy is a response to warnings about the security situation in Japan, including a rise in criminal cases against Chinese citizens and recent earthquakes [4] - As of January 26, 2026, there has been a significant reduction in flights from China to Japan, with 49 flights canceled or reduced in February, marking a 47.2% decrease in January compared to December 2025, an increase of 7.8 percentage points [4] Group 2 - The three major Chinese airlines involved are China Southern Airlines, Air China, and China Eastern Airlines, all of which have announced the extension of the policy [2] - The impact of the extended cancellation policy may affect travel during the upcoming May Day holiday and summer vacation periods [4] - Data from the Japan Department Store Association indicates a 40% year-on-year decrease in both the number of Chinese customers and sales in Japanese department stores as of December 2025 [4]