The releases of at least two popular Japanese films have been postponed in China as the countries are locked in a dispute over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks about Taiwan.
The delayed releases include Cells at Work! and Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, Chinese state media CCTV reported.
Cinema tickets are still available in China for the hit Japanese animation Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle, the BBC has confirmed, but CCTV said sales had fallen recently as the disagreement deepened.
Takaichi, a critic of China's regional activities, suggested earlier this month that Tokyo might consider military action if Beijing were to attack Taiwan.
Film distributors and importers decided to postpone these releases after gauging the overall outlook for Japanese films in China and the sentiment among Chinese viewers, said CCTV on Monday.
Crayon Shin-chan the Movie: Super Hot! The Spicy Kasukabe Dancers, an animated comedy following the adventures of a young boy and his friends, was set to release soon.
The live-action film Cells at Work!, based on a manga about blood cells battling viruses, also saw its release postponed. CCTV did not specify how long the delays would last.
Chinese audiences expressed 'strong dissatisfaction' with Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle following Takaichi's remarks, stirring further complications for Japanese film marketers. The BBC has reached out to film distributors like Toho for comments.
Takaichi's statements in the Japanese parliament highlighted potential military threats concerning Taiwan, escalating the ongoing tension.
In response, Beijing has urged its citizens to avoid traveling to Japan and advised students reconsidering studying there due to perceived safety risks.
Japanese tourism, airline, and retail stocks fell sharply as investors reacted to the potential fallout from China's response.
China has traditionally been a crucial market for Japanese tourism, with almost 7.5 million Chinese visitors in the first nine months of this year.
Beijing views Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be integrated into China, with force remaining a potential means to achieve this aim. However, many in Taiwan identity as a separate nation, preferring to maintain the status quo without officially declaring independence or unification with China.
