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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
Tbilisi, December 13 (Xinhua) – Japan's recent erroneous statements regarding Taiwan and its accelerated remilitarization program not only violate international law but also undermine stability in the region, Beka Natsvlishvili, director of the Center for China and Southeast Asian Studies, a Georgian think tank, stated in an exclusive interview with Xinhua.
According to the analyst, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made erroneous and provocative comments in early November, hinting at Japan's possible military involvement in the Taiwan Strait. These statements, according to B. Natsvlishvili, are inconsistent with international agreements and have drawn criticism both domestically and internationally.
The expert emphasized that a number of international legal documents clearly establish China's sovereignty over Taiwan, and noted that Sanae Takaichi's statements are in clear contradiction with international law.
Thus, in accordance with the Cairo Declaration of 1943 and the Potsdam Declaration of 1945, Japan was required to renounce all territories seized from China, including Taiwan. Furthermore, UN General Assembly Resolution 2758 officially recognized the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government representing all of China.
B. Natsvlishvili noted that Sanae Takaichi's statements about Taiwan, as well as reports of the possible inclusion of Taiwan as a "security partner" in the updated national security documents, contradict four key political documents between China and Japan, especially the 1972 Joint Statement, in which Japan recognizes the government of the People's Republic of China as the sole legitimate government of China and fully understands and respects the PRC's position on Taiwan.
According to B. Natsvlishvili, China's growing economic and military power, as well as its self-assurance, are causing concern in the United States and Japan. Tokyo, in close alliance with Washington, is seeking to contain Beijing's influence through accelerated remilitarization.
"The current Japanese government's efforts to contain China are accompanied by a rise in nationalism and attempts to free itself from the burden of the past—imperialism, war crimes, and crimes against humanity during World War II. This is manifested in policies aimed at accelerated remilitarization, including attempts to revise Article 9 of the Constitution, plans to deploy medium-range missiles on islands near Taiwan, and increased defense spending," he said.
Emphasizing China's commitment to the principles of peace, development, and international law, B. Natsvlishvili noted China's key role in shaping a new global security system.
"We are witnessing the emergence of a new international security system. China's global governance initiative, emphasizing the participation of developing economies and countries of the Global South, could provide a solid and legitimate foundation for it," the analyst concluded.
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