Japan Rejects China's UN Claim Over Taiwan Defence Remarks

Japan has pushed back against a letter China submitted to the United Nations accusing Tokyo of threatening military intervention over Taiwan. Japan’s UN ambassador, Kazuyuki Yamazaki, said the Chinese allegations were “inconsistent with the facts and unsubstantiated.”

China’s UN envoy, Fu Cong, had written that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi violated international law when she told parliament earlier this month that a Chinese attack on Taiwan could lead Japan to respond militarily. Beijing framed her remarks as a hostile act that risked regional stability.

In its response, Japan reiterated its long-established defence posture. Yamazaki stated that Japan does not claim the right to use force unless it comes under armed attack, directly contradicting China’s interpretation. He stressed that Tokyo’s position is rooted in its post-war constitution and remains unchanged.Japan rebuffs China’s UN complaint over Taiwan defence remarks

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The exchange comes during a period of heightened friction between the two countries. Takaichi’s comments triggered complaints from Beijing, warnings about potential damage to economic ties, and sudden cancellations of Japanese cultural events in China. The diplomatic back-and-forth has added pressure to relations already strained by territorial issues and broader regional rivalry.

Taiwan remains central to the tension. The island sits close to Japan’s southwestern islands and plays a critical role in Japan’s security planning. Any conflict there would have direct implications for Japan’s national defence and sea lanes, making the topic highly sensitive in Tokyo.

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Japan’s latest response to the UN aims to clarify its position while avoiding further escalation. Officials maintain that Japan’s focus is on regional stability, adherence to international law, and close cooperation with allies, particularly the United States, as the strategic environment in East Asia continues to shift