- China is advising its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan before the Lunar New Year due to safety concerns.
- This advisory follows previous warnings last November and is linked to tensions surrounding Japan's comments on Taiwan.
- Chinese airlines are offering free cancellations for flights to and from Japan, extending the offer through October to cover a major holiday period.

A: Hey, did you hear about the news? Something about China and Japan?

B: No, what happened? Tell me!

A: Apparently, China is telling its people not to go to Japan!

B: Seriously? Why?

A: They say Japan isn’t very safe right now. They mentioned earthquakes and… unstable public security?

B: Wow, that’s a strong statement! It all started back in November, right? After that comment about Taiwan?

A: Exactly! The Prime Minister said something, and China got a bit worried.

B: So, fewer Chinese tourists are coming now?

A: Yep! December was way down – almost half as many as last year. It’s a big deal because Lunar New Year is a huge travel time for them. Japan used to be their favourite place to go!

B: That’s a shame! It’s affecting Japan's economy then?

A: It looks like it. China's putting a bit of pressure on, you know?

B: Oh wow! And Chinese airlines are letting people cancel flights for free, even extending it to October now?

A: That's right! For both the Lunar New Year *and* China's National Day holiday. It's a pretty clear message.