Reference News Network, November 12 report (text: Wang Mian) On the morning of November 12, the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office held a regular press conference. A journalist asked, Japanese Prime Minister Taro Kono made comments in the Diet that if "Taiwan is in trouble," an emergency situation accompanied by the use of force by the other side may constitute a "life-or-death crisis situation" where Japan can exercise collective self-defense rights. Some public opinion said that Taro Kono's remarks mean that if the mainland takes actions such as a maritime blockade against Taiwan, the Japanese Self-Defense Forces may take military action to intervene. What is your comment on this?
The spokesperson for the State Council Taiwan Affairs Office, Chen Binghua, stated that there is only one China in the world, and Taiwan is part of China. The remarks by Japanese leaders in the Diet regarding Taiwan seriously violate the One-China Principle, grossly interfere in China's internal affairs, and we are strongly dissatisfied and firmly opposed to this. The Foreign Ministry has already raised solemn representations and strong protests with the Japanese side.
Chen Binghua pointed out that Japan bears historical guilt towards the Chinese people on the Taiwan issue, and during the 50 years of colonial subjugation of Taiwan, it committed heinous crimes that cannot be recorded in full. Eighty years ago, we defeated the Japanese aggressors, recovered Taiwan, and ended Japan's occupation and exploitation of Taiwan. Today, 80 years later, whoever attempts to challenge China's core interests and tries to hinder the great cause of China's reunification will not be tolerated by the Chinese government, the Chinese people, or the Chinese military. Japan should deeply reflect on its history, learn from historical lessons, abide by the One-China Principle and the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, fulfill its political commitments on the Taiwan issue, and handle matters related to Taiwan with caution. We warn the authorities of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), any attempt to split Taiwan from China with the help of external forces is destined to fail.
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