Japan Refutes China’s Criticism of Comments on Taiwan

(MENAFN) China’s persistent reproach of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statements regarding Taiwan is "inconsistent with the facts," Japan’s ambassador to the UN asserted in a letter addressed to the UN Secretary-General.

Kazuyuki Yamazaki’s letter on Thursday was written in response to China’s most recent communication to the UN on Monday, where China’s permanent representative, Fu Cong, expressed objections to Takaichi’s so-called "provocative remarks" about Taiwan.

Fu criticized Japan’s earlier letter, sent on Nov. 24, describing it as "making unreasonable arguments, dodging the key issues, while groundlessly accusing China and seeking to shift blame. China firmly opposes this.”

In its Thursday response, Tokyo emphasized that Japan has "actively contributed to international peace and prosperity" since the end of World War II by adhering to international law.

Yamazaki also noted that China’s initial letter, sent on Nov. 21, contained assertions that were “inconsistent with the facts, unsubstantiated, and are categorically unacceptable.”

In the latest letter, the ambassador highlighted that Tokyo maintains the view that "differences of views should be addressed through dialogue, for that is at the core of the spirit of the UN Charter. Japan will continue to respond calmly through dialogue."

Takaichi had stated on Nov. 7 that a Chinese assault on Taiwan could legally constitute a “survival-threatening situation,” potentially allowing Japan to “exercise the right of collective self-defense.” Her comments had heightened tensions between the two nations.

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