In a recent interview, Victor Gao, vice president of the Center for China and Globalization, called out Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on the Taiwan region as a "serious misstep" that risks both the Chinese mainland and wider regional peace. 🌏
Gao pointed out that by straying from the commitments in Japan's 1945 Instrument of Surrender, Tokyo could even wake up the UN Charter's so-called "Enemy State Clause." This clause allows founding UN members to take enforcement measures—without Security Council approval—if a former wartime enemy reignites aggressive policies.
For many in South and Southeast Asia, the one-China principle isn't just diplomatic jargon—it underpins stability for over a billion people across the region. Gao stressed that any challenge to this principle isn't just a bilateral spat; it could upset trade ties, security partnerships, and the tech-driven economies we all rely on. 📱💼
As Japan and the Chinese mainland navigate this tense moment, experts say cooler heads must prevail. For now, all eyes are on Tokyo's next move—and on how regional powers will respond to keep the peace. 🤝
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Expert: Sanae Takaichi's moves pose greater threat to regional peace
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