China group tours return to Japan but 'explosive spending' unlikely

Chinese group tours have resumed in Japan after pandemic-era restrictions were lifted, but the economic impact may be limited due to a cooler Chinese consumer sentiment, increased availability of high-end brands in China, and concerns over Japan's plan to release treated Fukushima wastewater into the sea.

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Posted 8/23/2023, 8:56:56 AM

China group tours return to Japan but 'explosive spending' unlikely

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/24/2023

China's ban on Japanese seafood has more political than economic heft

8/25/2023

China's biggest salt maker urges public not to panic buy after Fukushima discharge

8/24/2023

Taiwan to allow Chinese tourists, business people to visit again

8/31/2023

Japan's PM visits fish market, vows to help fisheries hit by China ban over Fukushima water release

8/31/2023

Row with China over Fukushima release could shave 0.2% off Japan GDP, Daiwa says