Economic Impact - China's travel advisory against Japan has led to a significant decline in Japanese tourism, with Chinese tourists accounting for 21.3% to 35% of total foreign tourist spending in Japan in 2024 [2] - From November 15 to 18, Chinese airlines canceled approximately 500,000 tickets to Japan, representing 32% of the booking volume, potentially costing Japan around 2.2 trillion yen, equivalent to over 100 billion RMB [2] - Japan's cultural and seafood industries are also suffering, with many scheduled events being postponed or canceled, leading to losses in the film industry estimated in the tens of billions of RMB [4] Military Pressure - As of December 4, the number of Chinese vessels in the East Asia sea exceeded 100, creating a significant military presence [5] - Chinese J-15 fighter jets successfully locked onto Japanese F-15s at distances of 50 km and 150 km, indicating a substantial advancement in China's military capabilities [5] Legal and Diplomatic Response - China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi utilized international law to counter Japan's claims regarding Taiwan, referencing historical documents and international resolutions that affirm Taiwan as part of China [7] - This legal argument effectively undermines Japan's position on Taiwan, framing any Japanese intervention as a violation of post-World War II international order [8]