China's permanent UN representative Fu Cong issued a stark warning to Japan during a UN Charter committee meeting on February 19, 2026, stating that any military intervention in the Taiwan question would result in a decisive response. The remarks come amid heightened regional tensions and follow similar warnings from Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi earlier this month.
Fu emphasized that Taiwan has been an inseparable part of Chinese territory since ancient times, asserting that 'how to resolve the Taiwan question is China's internal affair.' He criticized recent Japanese political rhetoric framing Taiwan's status as a 'survival-threatening situation' that could justify military action under the Japan-U.S. alliance framework.
'These arguments betray Japan's obligations as a defeated country from WWII,' Fu stated, referencing violations of the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation. 'Any intervention under the guise of collective self-defense would constitute aggression against China.'
The warning follows Foreign Minister Wang Yi's February 14 address at the Munich Security Conference, where he drew historical parallels to Japan's past military actions. 'If Japan gambles again, it will face swifter defeat,' Wang cautioned, referencing Japan's 20th-century invasions.
Analysts note the statements reflect growing Chinese concerns about regional security alignments as Japan increases defense cooperation with the United States. The Chinese government maintains that cross-strait relations should be resolved peacefully through dialogue, while reserving the right to take 'necessary measures' against external interference.
