Japan-China Relations Deteriorate, Multiple Chinese Cities Suspend Japan Study Abroad Fairs
Amidst deteriorating Japan-China relations, scheduled Japan study abroad promotion events in cities like Shanghai have been temporarily postponed. Japanese media reports suggest this is due to pressure from the Chinese government, affecting around 50 Japanese universities and language schools.
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien, Hong Kong, 5th) According to reports, scheduled Japanese study abroad promotion events in Shanghai and other parts of China, originally set for mid-April, have been temporarily postponed due to deteriorating Japan-China relations. Some Japanese media outlets report that this is due to pressure from the Chinese side.
Hong Kong's Ming Pao today cited Japan's Asahi Shimbun, stating that the related promotion events were temporarily postponed on the eve of their opening, with multiple sources revealing that official pressure is suspected to be behind it.
The report points out that the "3rd Japan University China Tour Education Exhibition," organized by a Japanese private organization, was originally scheduled to open successively in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu starting from April 11th. Approximately 50 Japanese universities and language schools were invited to participate, introducing course content and explaining application procedures to those interested in studying in Japan. It was originally expected that about 2,000 people would attend across the three locations.
However, the organizers notified relevant agencies on April 9th, stating that the event "cannot be held due to force majeure factors," announcing the postponement. Multiple informed sources revealed that "(Chinese) authorities contacted hotels and other event venues, requesting that related activities not be held," leading to the obstruction of the plan.
The report mentions that after then-Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's response regarding a "Taiwan contingency" in November last year, the Chinese Ministry of Education immediately called on Chinese citizens to carefully consider studying in Japan. (Editor: Chen Kai-yu) 1150505
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(Central News Agency reporter Chang Chien, Hong Kong, 5th) According to reports, scheduled Japanese study abroad promotion events in Shanghai and other parts of China, originally set for mid-April, have been temporarily postponed due to deteriorating Japan-China relations. Some Japanese media outlets report that this is due to pressure from the Chinese side.
Hong Kong's Ming Pao today cited Japan's Asahi Shimbun, stating that the related promotion events were temporarily postponed on the eve of their opening, with multiple sources revealing that official pressure is suspected to be behind it.
The report points out that the "3rd Japan University China Tour Education Exhibition," organized by a Japanese private organization, was originally scheduled to open successively in Shanghai, Beijing, and Chengdu starting from April 11th. Approximately 50 Japanese universities and language schools were invited to participate, introducing course content and explaining application procedures to those interested in studying in Japan. It was originally expected that about 2,000 people would attend across the three locations.
However, the organizers notified relevant agencies on April 9th, stating that the event "cannot be held due to force majeure factors," announcing the postponement. Multiple informed sources revealed that "(Chinese) authorities contacted hotels and other event venues, requesting that related activities not be held," leading to the obstruction of the plan.
The report mentions that after then-Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's response regarding a "Taiwan contingency" in November last year, the Chinese Ministry of Education immediately called on Chinese citizens to carefully consider studying in Japan. (Editor: Chen Kai-yu) 1150505
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