Major Chinese carriers—Air China, China Southern, and China Eastern—announced free refunds and itinerary changes for passengers with tickets to Japan purchased before noon on Saturday, following a travel advisory from Beijing. The Chinese foreign ministry issued the warning late Friday, urging citizens to avoid travel to Japan, citing worsening safety conditions and a series of targeted attacks against Chinese nationals. The ministry also accused Japan’s leadership of making provocative statements on Taiwan, which it said had damaged the environment for Sino-Japanese relations and increased risks for Chinese travelers. The airlines’ refund policies will remain in effect for flights scheduled between Saturday and December 31. The move underscores heightened diplomatic tensions between China and Japan amid ongoing disputes over Taiwan and regional security issues.
Air China, China Southern and China Eastern announce the refunds hours after Beijing advises Chinese citizens to avoid travel to Japan Air China, China Southern and China Eastern published separate statements on Saturday saying they would allow ticke
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