Tokyo defence involvement in Taiwan would amount to aggression against Beijing: UN envoy

South China Morning Post ConflictNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Dewey SimFebruary 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM

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Tokyo defence involvement in Taiwan would amount to aggression against Beijing: UN envoy

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China's UN envoy, Fu Cong, stated that any Japanese military involvement in Taiwan would be considered an act of aggression against China, prompting a resolute retaliation. Fu made these remarks at a UN meeting on Wednesday, criticizing Japan's stance on Taiwan's defense and accusing them of attempting military intervention under the guise of collective self-defense. He called for international vigilance against Japan's actions, claiming they violate international obligations. The statement coincides with joint military drills between the US and Japan, which Chinese state media views as interference in the Taiwan issue. Fu's comments escalate previous Chinese criticism following remarks made by Japan's Prime Minister in November regarding Taiwan.

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The United States and Japan kicked off their annual Iron Fist joint military drills.

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Japan is attempting to intervene militarily in the Taiwan issue under the guise of collective self-defence.

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China will retaliate resolutely to any Japanese aggression related to Taiwan.

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Any military involvement by Japan in the Taiwan issue would amount to aggression against Beijing.

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Remarks about Taiwan by Sanae Takaichi, Japan’s prime minister, in November sparked months of tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.

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Taiwan Strait 30% Sanae Takaichi ×240% UN 50% United States 50% Taiwan ×260% China ×370% Fu Cong ×280% Japan ×490%

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taiwan issue 100% japan 90% china 90% aggression 80% military involvement 70% retaliate resolutely 60% collective self-defence 60% un envoy 50% iron fist 40%