Group 1 - The Shanghai International Comedy Festival's "Yoshimoto Comedy Special" scheduled for November 20-22, 2025, has been canceled due to force majeure [1] - Yoshimoto Kogyo, a prominent Japanese talent agency and television production company, was set to perform four shows during the festival, including various comedic acts [1] - The Shanghai International Comedy Festival is part of the Shanghai International Arts Festival and has attracted over 900,000 attendees cumulatively [1] Group 2 - Several Japanese films originally scheduled for release in China have been postponed, including popular animated films like "Crayon Shin-chan" and "Cells at Work" [1] - Approximately 17 Japanese films that have been scheduled for release remain uncertain regarding their screening [1] - Domestic companies such as Maoyan Entertainment and Damai Film have been involved in the distribution of these films, with specific titles announced for release [1]

Core Viewpoint - Yoshimoto Kogyo has canceled its scheduled performances in Shanghai from November 20 to 22, which were planned to coincide with the Shanghai International Comedy Festival, citing "force majeure" as the reason. This decision is believed to be influenced by rising tensions between China and Japan following comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan [2][4]. Group 1 - Yoshimoto Kogyo was set to hold a total of four performances in Shanghai, featuring not only Yoshimoto's new comedy but also traditional Chinese cross-talk and short plays [2][4]. - The deterioration of Sino-Japanese relations has begun to impact cultural and entertainment sectors, with reports indicating that several Japanese films scheduled for release in China have been postponed, including the popular animated film "Crayon Shin-chan" originally set for December 6 [4].