On Friday, November 21, 2025, China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Fu Cong, sent a formal letter to UN Secretary-General António Guterres, criticizing Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent remarks on Taiwan.
In the letter, Fu pointed to unprecedented statements made by Takaichi earlier this month in Japan's parliament. He noted it was the first time since Japan's 1945 defeat that a Japanese leader had, in a formal setting, suggested that “a Taiwan contingency is a Japan contingency”. The envoy also emphasized the first public hint at armed involvement in the Taiwan question and a veiled military threat against China—challenges to Beijing's core interests.
Fu condemned the remarks as “extremely wrong and highly dangerous,” highlighting that 1.4 billion residents of the Chinese mainland and other Asian nations that suffered under Japan’s wartime aggression view them as a direct provocation. Despite multiple stern representations, Tokyo has shown no sign of retracting the statements, prompting China to express strong dissatisfaction.
The letter reiterates that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China and that any foreign military intervention would constitute aggression. Fu emphasized China's right to self-defense under the UN Charter and internal laws to safeguard its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
Set to be circulated as an official UN General Assembly document to all 193 UN member states, the letter underscores Beijing's determination to defend its position on cross-strait ties. Observers say this move highlights escalating tensions in East Asia and will likely influence discussions at upcoming international forums.
Beijing is urging Tokyo to reflect on its historical responsibilities, honor past commitments on the Taiwan question, and immediately withdraw its provocative remarks.
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China sends letter to UN chief over Takaichi's remarks on Taiwan
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