Japanese films blocked in China

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1. 1 Nov 2025Background

   China suspends Japanese film releases amid row over Takaichi's Taiwan remarks

   In mid-November 2025, China put Japanese film releases on hold after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan comments, delaying Crayon Shin-chan and others.

2. 7 Nov 2025Background

   Takaichi says a Taiwan emergency could justify Japanese military action

   Japan's prime minister told parliament that a Taiwan emergency could count as a survival-threatening situation, angering Beijing and starting a lasting dispute.

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   11 Nov

   Chinese Chiikawa fans are flying to Hong Kong and Japan to see the movie

   With no Japanese films released in China for a year, some Chiikawa fans are travelling abroad to catch the new movie, while South Korea has made it a hit.