China has strongly condemned Japan’s aspirations to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council, labeling the nation as ‘totally unqualified’ for such a role. The remarks were made by Fu Cong, China’s permanent representative to the UN, during the annual debate on Security Council reform at the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. Fu’s criticism stems from recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who described a potential Taiwan contingency as a ‘survival-threatening situation’ for Japan, hinting at possible military intervention in the Taiwan Strait under the guise of collective self-defense. Fu argued that Takaichi’s statements were ‘extremely erroneous and dangerous,’ constituting a blatant interference in China’s internal affairs and a violation of the one-China principle and the spirit of key bilateral agreements. He further emphasized that such actions undermine international justice, disrupt the post-war international order, and contradict Japan’s commitment to peaceful development. Fu concluded that Japan’s behavior disqualifies it from seeking a permanent seat on the Security Council, a position that carries significant global influence and responsibility.
Chinese envoy: Japan ‘totally unqualified’ to seek permanent seat on UN Security Council
