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◆ Hanilryeong (限日令) refers to a set of sweeping restrictions imposed by China specifically targeting Japan.
The latest tensions between the two countries were triggered by remarks from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who stated that a contingency involving Taiwan would constitute a "situation threatening Japan's survival," thereby justifying the exercise of collective self-defense. This marks the first time a sitting Japanese prime minister has made such an explicit statement.
China responded immediately. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs condemned the prime minister's comments as a serious interference in China's internal affairs and a violation of fundamental principles of international relations.
Simultaneously, the Chinese government advised its citizens to refrain from traveling to Japan and instructed those already in Japan to closely monitor local security conditions. Authorities explicitly linked these measures to the Japanese prime minister's remarks on Taiwan.
China's retaliatory actions extended beyond tourism restrictions. The release of Japanese films in China was suspended, and Beijing notified Tokyo of a halt to seafood imports from Japan. Bilateral talks aimed at resuming Japanese beef imports were also put on hold.
This comprehensive regulatory package, spanning culture, tourism, and food, closely mirrors the "Hallyu Ban" (Hanhanryeong) previously imposed by China in response to South Korea's deployment of the THAAD missile defense system. Local media noted that since the Hallyu Ban has yet to be officially lifted, Japan may also face prolonged regulatory pressure.
As the Hanilryeong stance persists and bilateral relations deteriorate, the potential for South Korea to benefit from the situation has been raised. On the 19th, shares of travel, low-cost carrier (LCC), and food companies rallied on the domestic stock market, with department store and duty-free operators also posting gains.
Market participants interpreted these moves as reflecting expectations that Chinese tourist demand could shift from Japan to South Korea if tensions between Beijing and Tokyo escalate further.
(Seoul=Yonhap Infomax) Gyeong Eun Park
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