The Hong Kong Security Bureau updated the outbound travel information on November 15, 2025 on its website regarding Japan. Photo: Screenshot of the website of the bureau

 
The Hong Kong Security Bureau updated the outbound travel information on Saturday on its website regarding Japan, noting a rising trend of attacks against Chinese nationals in the country since mid-year, along with several other earthquake and typhoon alerts during the year. 

The Bureau urged Hong Kong residents who are planning to travel to Japan—or are already there—to stay vigilant, pay attention to personal safety, monitor local announcements on the latest developments, and follow information issued by Chinese embassies and consulates in Japan.

The update came after the Chinese Foreign Ministry and Chinese Embassy and Consulates in Japan issued a solemn reminder on Friday, advising Chinese nationals to refrain from traveling to Japan in the near future,  given that multiple criminal offenses and incidents of attacks against Chinese nationals in Japan this year, coupled with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous remarks concerning Taiwan that have severely undermined the atmosphere for China-Japan personnel exchanges.