On Friday, Nov. 21, China’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, sent a formal letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, protesting Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on the Taiwan region. 📄✉️
During a parliamentary session earlier this month, Takaichi stated that "a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency," linking it to collective self-defense in the Taiwan region. Fu pointed out this was the first time since 1945 that a Japanese leader had publicly hinted at armed involvement in the Taiwan region in a formal setting—and even suggested a military challenge to the Chinese mainland. 🚨
The Chinese embassy describes these comments as "extremely wrong and highly dangerous," arguing they violate international law, undermine the post-war order, and provoke China’s 1.4 billion people as well as other Asian nations that suffered wartime aggression. 🌏⚖️
Despite multiple stern protests, Beijing says Tokyo has shown no remorse and refuses to retract the statements. Fu Cong urged Japan to reflect on its historical responsibilities, honor political commitments on the Taiwan question, and immediately withdraw the erroneous remarks. 🤝🚫
This letter will be circulated to all UN member states as an official document of the General Assembly, adding fuel to debates on cross-strait ties and Japan’s evolving security role in Asia. 🔥🌐
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China sends letter to UN chief over Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan
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