China-Japan flights slashed amid tensions; nearly 7 lakh airline seats cut

China-Japan air travel is facing a major setback as diplomatic tensions over Taiwan trigger a sharp reduction in flights between the two countries. Nearly 7 lakh airline seats have reportedly been cut, raising concerns over the impact on tourism, business travel and airline operations. The disruption highlights how the growing China-Japan rift is spilling over into aviation and people-to-people exchanges.