China and Russia reaffirmed the "enemy state clause" and urged Japan to abide by its obligations as a defeated nation to prevent the resurgence of militarism.

China and Russia reaffirm the "Enemy State Clause"; Foreign Ministry: This is a prerequisite for Japan's return to the international community

Regarding the "Enemy State Clause," the Foreign Ministry has issued its latest response.

At today's Foreign Ministry press briefing, a journalist asked about Foreign Minister Lavrov's remarks on the "Enemy State Clause." In response, Spokesperson Lin Jian stated that China endorses this position, emphasizing that the "Enemy State Clause"—as part of the UN Charter—should be observed by all countries.

When Japan violates the post-war international order, the international community must raise a just voice, urging Japan to fulfill its obligations as a defeated nation and prevent the resurgence of militarism. It is precisely due to these international legal documents restricting Japan’s expansion that Japan has gained the right to reintegrate into the international community.

Lin Jian also criticized the current Japanese government's ambitions to expand its military, pointing out Haruyuki Takahashi’s open defiance of the international order. Therefore, China and Russia share the same view: doing everything possible to prevent such tragedies from recurring.

The background behind Russia’s Foreign Minister reiterating the "Enemy State Clause" is President Putin’s recent visit to the Southern Kuril Islands. According to legal documents related to Japan’s defeat in WWII, sovereignty over the Southern Kuril Islands belongs to Russia, while Japan’s legally recognized territory is limited to the four main islands.

Yet, the Kōshin government insists on making unfounded and vehement protests, with officials from the foreign minister down to the prime minister publicly speaking out—and even summoning the Russian ambassador for a direct confrontation.

The Russian Foreign Ministry is not backing down; it responded in kind, summoning the Japanese ambassador for a face-to-face confrontation, clearly stating that the Southern Kuril Islands are Russian territory, and urging Japan to abandon any desire to claim other nations’ land once and for all.

This led to Lavrov’s remarks about the "Enemy State Clause," whose core content stipulates that if Japan is found to invade other countries again, the victorious powers may take military action without notifying the Security Council.

This is why the Japanese government dares only to rage impotently. But should Japan continue expanding its military unchecked, who knows whether it might one day act on its aggressive ambitions.

Original source: toutiao.com/article/1873942422865923/

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