Taiwan Remarks Hurt Japan Tourism, Takaichi Seeks China Dialogue

• Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi's pro-Taiwan remarks sparked a diplomatic row with China, severely impacting Japan's tourism sector.
• China issued a travel warning, leading to mass cancellations and reduced flights, hitting Chinese-owned "yitiao long" businesses in Japan.
• Chinese tourists, Japan's largest visitor group, are now absent from popular spots like Ueno, Tokyo, affecting local economies.
• Takaichi emphasizes an "open door" for dialogue with China, calling it an "important neighbor" and seeking constructive, stable relations.
• China's Foreign Ministry urges Japan to reflect on its actions and retract "erroneous remarks" instead of seeking international support.

Why It Matters: Japan's tourism suffers from Taiwan row, but PM Takaichi seeks dialogue while China demands reflection.