※Translated with Notion AI. (Plus version)
On November 30, the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs will resume visa-free short-term travel for Japanese citizens, a move many may celebrate as a chance to rekindle ties with China.
Yet, beneath this seemingly welcoming gesture lies a web of hidden risks that demand our attention.
Is this truly an opportunity, or does it expose us to dangers we’ve underestimated for too long?
Behind the Curtain of Hospitality
While analysts frame the policy as a response to China’s slowing economy or as a gesture to bolster trade, the implications extend far beyond economics.
A critical factor often overlooked is China’s National Defense Mobilization Law, a sweeping legal framework with potentially dire consequences for both foreign companies and individuals.
Astonishingly, Japanese media largely ignores this looming threat, leaving the public dangerously uninformed.
What Is the National Defense Mobilization Law?