# Sanae Takaichi

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## Timeline

- **2026-02-23**: Holiday Conclusion — South Korea records 190,000 Chinese visitors, a 44% daily average increase YoY.
- **2026-02-15**: Lunar New Year Starts — The 9-day holiday begins with a massive influx of Chinese tourists into Seoul.
- **2025-12-15**: Travel Advisories Issued — Beijing advises citizens to avoid Japan, prompting mass cancellations of holiday trips.
- **2025-11-01**: Diplomatic Rift Begins — Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi makes comments regarding military response to Taiwan conflict.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Geopolitics Diverts Chinese Lunar New Year Spending from Tokyo to Seoul
2026-02-24 04:08:54 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 3

A diplomatic rift between Beijing and Tokyo over Taiwan has triggered a massive shift in Chinese outbound tourism, with South Korea emerging as the primary beneficiary. During the 2026 Lunar New Year, approximately 190,000 Chinese travelers visited Seoul, boosting a retail sector previously struggling with a consumption slowdown.
Full story: https://getretailbrief.com/story/seoul-gains-from-tokyo-pain-lunar-new-year-geopolitics

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