China has strongly condemned comments made by Japanese Prime Minister Takayoshi Sano in Congress regarding Taiwan, describing them as provocative and signaling potential intervention in the Taiwan Strait.
At a regular press briefing in Beijing on November 13, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Qian stated that Japan must immediately correct its “erroneous remarks” and retract its aggressive statements, warning that failure to do so would have consequences that Japan would have to bear.
Lin emphasized that, despite China’s firm stance and protests, Japan has not withdrawn its comments. He described these statements as a serious violation of the One-China Policy, the China-Japan Four Political Documents, and international norms. According to Lin, Japan’s remarks constitute interference in China’s internal affairs, a challenge to China’s core interests, and a breach of China’s sovereignty.
He also referenced historical context, noting that this year marks the 80th anniversary of China’s victory in the anti-Japanese and global anti-fascist war, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan’s recovery. Lin criticized Japan’s past colonial rule over Taiwan, its repeated acts of military aggression under the pretext of “existential crises,” and provocations that brought devastation to Asia.
“Today, the Japanese Prime Minister once again mentions a so-called ‘existential crisis,’” Lin questioned. “What is Japan’s aim? Does it intend to act hostilely against the Chinese people and the people of Asia once more?”
Lin stressed, “Taiwan is part of China. How Taiwan issues are resolved or national unity is achieved is solely China’s internal matter. No external interference is allowed. Any attempt by Japan to intervene militarily in the Taiwan Strait would be an act of aggression, and China will take strong retaliatory measures.”
Source: Shuwei–Tauhid–Jinia, China Media Group.