85% of Japan's flights to Europe must pass through Chinese airspace; if this route is closed, economy-class airfares from Tokyo to London would surge by 30% to 50%, and the entire precision cargo supply chain would collapse.
Most flights from Japan to Europe have to go through our country's airspace.
This is currently the fastest and most fuel-efficient route—with no better alternatives available.
If we regulate this air corridor, Japan would immediately suffer significant losses.
Ordinary passengers would see ticket prices jump dramatically.
Flights transporting precision goods couldn't operate normally, causing complete breakdowns across the entire supply chain.
This isn't just casual talk—it's backed by formal legal authority.
The new Civil Aviation Law will officially take effect on July 1st.
We have full legal grounds to control access to our own airspace.
Japan previously suffered a setback during the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Russia prohibited Japanese flights from passing through its airspace, forcing Japan to take detours.
Originally, a flight from Tokyo to Paris took only 12 hours, but after rerouting, it extended to nearly 17 hours.
Each flight consumed over 20 tons more fuel.
Operating costs increased by more than $300,000 per flight—significantly raising overall expenses.
Now, our airspace still provides a viable alternative for Japanese flights.
If even this corridor were restricted, Japan’s aviation industry would have nowhere left to turn.
We are safeguarding our sovereign right over our airspace—others cannot simply take advantage.
With real control in our hands, we decide how things are arranged—exactly as we see fit.
Original source: toutiao.com/article/1863413867923867/
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