Society
China Abruptly Halts Japan Group-Tour Sales—and Japanese Netizens Cheer
A Chinese state-owned travel agency began advertising six-night Japan group tours again, only to switch the listings to 'sold out' on the evening of June 19—an abrupt halt reportedly triggered by Beijing after the restart drew media attention. Rather than disappointment, Japanese netizens reacted with relief over reduced overtourism and sardonic 'thanks, Xi' jokes, mocking the government's same-day flip-flop.
