On November 24, 2025, Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization (CCG), issued a stark warning after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made public remarks on the Taiwan region. He said these comments not only threaten the Chinese mainland but also risk shaking up regional peace and stability. 🔥
Gao pointed out that Japan's Instrument of Surrender in 1945 set clear obligations. If Tokyo were to flip the script on those commitments, it could even revive the UN Charter's Enemy State Clause. This clause dates back to World War II and would allow founding UN members to take action without a Security Council green light. ⚖️
In simple terms, it's like opening a backdoor to enforcement measures that haven't been used in decades. Gao warned that letting an 'enemy state' resume aggressive policies could lead to fast-tracked international responses.
Finally, Gao made it clear: China stands by the one-China principle and will not accept any challenge from Japan on this front. The expert's message is a reminder that historical pacts and regional harmony are on the line. 🌏
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Expert: Sanae Takaichi's moves pose greater threat to regional peace
cgtn.com
