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China's UN enemy-clause claim 'contrary to facts,' 'unacceptable': Japan

The Mainichi | English | News | Nov. 27, 2025 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes

Japan has rejected China's assertion that the U.N. "enemy state clause" permits military action against countries defeated in World War II, including Japan. Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara stated that China's claim is "contrary to the facts" and "totally unacceptable," responding to the Chinese Embassy's recent social media remarks suggesting founding U.N. members could act if Japan pursued aggression again. Japan emphasized that the clause is defunct, citing a 1995 U.N. General Assembly resolution calling for its removal, which China supported.

The diplomatic tension follows Chinese criticism of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s comments regarding a potential military attack on Taiwan. Takaichi described such an event as a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, potentially allowing Japan’s Self-Defense Forces to exercise collective self-defense alongside the United States. China regards Taiwan as an internal matter and insists on reunification, including the use of force if necessary.

In addition, Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi dismissed China’s claim that Japan’s missile deployment on southwestern islands escalates tensions, affirming the weapons are for national security. Koizumi noted that similar missiles have already been deployed throughout Japan. Meanwhile, Vice Foreign Minister Takehiro Funakoshi met with Chinese Ambassador Wu Jianghao in Tokyo to discuss the issue, though no details of the talks were disclosed.

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