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Lavrov says Moscow is against “any form of independence” for Taiwan
(MENAFN) Russia has reiterated its firm stance against any move toward independence for Taiwan. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized that Moscow’s position on the issue is “well-known, unchangeable, and has been repeatedly reaffirmed at the highest level,” according to reports.
“Russia recognizes Taiwan as an integral part of China and opposes any form of independence for the island,” Lavrov stated. He added, “We proceed from the premise that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter for the PRC (People’s Republic of China). Beijing has every legitimate basis for defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Addressing concerns about escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Lavrov highlighted that Russia would back China in “protecting national unity and territorial integrity,” referencing a friendship treaty signed between Moscow and Beijing in 2001 and extended for an additional five years in 2021.
Lavrov also criticized Japan’s defense posture, arguing that the government has “embarked on a course toward accelerated militarization of the country.” He warned, “The detrimental impact of this approach on regional stability is obvious. Our Japanese neighbors would do well to carefully weigh the situation before making any rash decisions.”
The comments come amid heightened friction between China and Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement on Nov. 7 that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be treated as a “survival-threatening situation,” potentially permitting Japan to invoke collective self-defense. This remark drew strong criticism from Beijing, which issued travel advisories against Japan and reinstated import restrictions on seafood, among other measures.
In response to ongoing regional tensions, Japanese authorities reportedly approved a record defense budget of 9.04 trillion yen ($58 billion) for fiscal 2026, a move that prompted further criticism from China.
“Russia recognizes Taiwan as an integral part of China and opposes any form of independence for the island,” Lavrov stated. He added, “We proceed from the premise that the Taiwan issue is an internal matter for the PRC (People’s Republic of China). Beijing has every legitimate basis for defending its sovereignty and territorial integrity.”
Addressing concerns about escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait, Lavrov highlighted that Russia would back China in “protecting national unity and territorial integrity,” referencing a friendship treaty signed between Moscow and Beijing in 2001 and extended for an additional five years in 2021.
Lavrov also criticized Japan’s defense posture, arguing that the government has “embarked on a course toward accelerated militarization of the country.” He warned, “The detrimental impact of this approach on regional stability is obvious. Our Japanese neighbors would do well to carefully weigh the situation before making any rash decisions.”
The comments come amid heightened friction between China and Japan following Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s statement on Nov. 7 that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could be treated as a “survival-threatening situation,” potentially permitting Japan to invoke collective self-defense. This remark drew strong criticism from Beijing, which issued travel advisories against Japan and reinstated import restrictions on seafood, among other measures.
In response to ongoing regional tensions, Japanese authorities reportedly approved a record defense budget of 9.04 trillion yen ($58 billion) for fiscal 2026, a move that prompted further criticism from China.
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