Overview
- Japan’s UN ambassador Kazuyuki Yamazaki filed a new rebuttal to Secretary‑General António Guterres, calling China’s accusations inconsistent with facts, unsubstantiated, and categorically unacceptable.
- China’s UN envoy Fu Cong, in a second letter circulated to member states, said the comments challenge the post‑war order and warned the world to be vigilant about a revival of Japanese militarism.
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told parliament on Dec. 3 that Japan’s position on Taiwan is unchanged since the 1972 joint communique, while China’s spokesman Lin Jian disputed media interpretations and again demanded a retraction.
- Taiwan’s premier Cho Jung‑tai said Taipei was very moved by Takaichi’s stance and expressed gratitude to Japan, as Tokyo proceeds with plans for a surface‑to‑air missile unit on Yonaguni.
- Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized Tokyo’s statements as escalatory and unconstitutional, reiterating Moscow’s recognition of Taiwan as part of China.