China Travel Agency Pulls Tours to Yasukuni Shrine147

A Chinese travel agency has pulled tours to Japan's Yasukuni Shrine, a controversial site that honors Japanese war dead, including convicted war criminals. The move comes amid growing tensions between China and Japan over a range of issues, including the shrine.

The China Travel Service (CTS) announced on its website that it would no longer offer tours to the shrine, effective immediately. The agency said the decision was made "in light of the current situation." The shrine is seen by many Chinese as a symbol of Japan's militarism and aggression during World War II. China has repeatedly called on Japan to stop honoring war criminals at the shrine.

The move by CTS is likely to anger Japanese officials, who have long defended the shrine as a place of remembrance for those who died in war. The shrine has been a flashpoint for tensions between Japan and its neighbors, including China and South Korea. In 2013, then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe visited the shrine, drawing condemnation from China and South Korea.

The CTS decision comes at a time of heightened tensions between China and Japan. The two countries are at odds over a number of issues, including the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. China has also been angered by Japan's recent moves to strengthen its military. The CTS decision is likely to further strain relations between the two countries.

The Yasukuni Shrine is a controversial site that has been a source of tension between Japan and its neighbors for decades. The shrine honors Japanese war dead, including convicted war criminals. China has repeatedly called on Japan to stop honoring war criminals at the shrine. The CTS decision is likely to anger Japanese officials, who have long defended the shrine as a place of remembrance for those who died in war.

The move by CTS is likely to further strain relations between China and Japan. The two countries are already at odds over a number of issues, including the disputed Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands in the East China Sea. China has also been angered by Japan's recent moves to strengthen its military. The CTS decision is likely to further strain relations between the two countries.

2024-12-04

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