China urges citizens to avoid Japan after PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks, saying deteriorating ties pose serious safety risks.

PM Sanae Takaichi broke years of precedent by hinting that Japan could provide military support for Taiwan under certain “worst-case” scenarios such as a Chinese attack.

Air China, China Southern and China Eastern all published separate statements on the policies, which will allow ticket holders to refund or change Japan itineraries free of charge for flights from Sat