On November 17, 2025, Japanese media continued to highlight the diplomatic fallout with China, stemming from Prime Minister Takaichi's Taiwan remarks. Early reports confirmed a senior foreign ministry official's visit to Beijing to address tensions. This diplomatic effort unfolded as reports noted Japan's real GDP contraction in Q3, marking the first decline in six quarters.
Later in the morning, Beijing announced Premier Li would not meet PM Takaichi at the G20, intensifying the diplomatic strain. Concurrently, new economic reports focused on PM Takaichi's tax reform plans, which prioritize tax cuts to stimulate growth, with discussions commencing within the Liberal Democratic Party.
The day concluded with further indications of escalating tensions, as several major Chinese travel agencies halted sales of Japan trips, and the Japanese embassy in China issued safety warnings.