Anti-Japanese sentiment in China has risen sharply in recent weeks, though analysts note the surge aligns with a broader upward trend that began in 2023. The latest spike followed remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be considered a “survival-threatening situation” for Japan, potentially triggering Japanese military involvement. Chinese authorities issued a series of countermeasures, including travel and study-abroad warnings, flight cancellations, a halt on Japanese seafood imports, and the withdrawal of permissions for Japanese artists’ performances.

Japan’s recent tightening of laws affecting foreign visitors and residents has also drawn scrutiny in China. Both Takaichi and Kimi Onoda, the minister responsible for policies on c

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