China Rejects Japan’s UN Defense of Taiwan Stance in Diplomatic Exchange

China has formally rejected Japan’s position on Taiwan in a letter to the United Nations Secretary-General. The move escalates a diplomatic dispute over Japan’s recent defense policy changes. China’s UN envoy, Fu Cong, sent the letter on Monday. It directly responds to an earlier Japanese letter that defended Tokyo’s security posture. In his response, Fu called Japan’s arguments “unreasonable.” He did not accept Japan’s claim that its military policy is purely defensive. China asserts that any support for Taiwan’s independence violates the “One-China” principle, which states Taiwan is part of China. This exchange occurs amid rising regional tensions. China views Taiwan as a breakaway province and opposes any foreign involvement. Japan, along with other nations, has expressed concern over stability in the Taiwan Strait. The letters highlight a deepening disagreement between the two Asian powers at the international level.