Xi Meets ROK President - Cai Qi Addresses Propaganda Chiefs - Li Qiang visits Guangdong - China-Pak Joint Statement - Takaichi’s '3 Offences' - US Converting Latin America into 'Hegemonic Preserve'
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Here are the key reports and articles from the People’s Daily’s edition on Tuesday, January 06, 2026.
Page 1: The lead report in the paper today is about Xi Jinping’s meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. The readout says:
“The Chinese side has always viewed its relationship with the ROK as a matter of importance in its neighborhood diplomacy, and China’s policy on the ROK has maintained continuity and stability. China stands ready to work with the ROK to steer the course of friendly cooperation, promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and bring the China-ROK strategic cooperative partnership forward along the track of sound development, so as to deliver tangible benefits to both peoples and inject positive energy into peace and development of the region and the wider world.
President Xi Jinping stressed that China and the ROK have long cherished peace and upheld harmony without uniformity, transcended differences in social system and ideology, and achieved mutual success and shared progress. The two sides should carry forward this fine tradition, continue to enhance mutual trust, respect each other’s choices of development path, accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, and stay committed to properly resolving differences through dialogue and consultation. The fourth plenary session of the 20th CPC Central Committee deliberated on and adopted the recommendations for formulating the 15th Five-Year Plan, laying out a blueprint for China’s development in the coming five years while providing vast opportunities for countries around the world. China and the ROK have close economic ties, deeply integrated industrial and supply chains and mutually beneficial cooperation. The two countries should foster greater synergy between development strategies, strengthen policy coordination, make the pie of common interests bigger, and deliver more cooperation outcomes in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, green industries and the silver economy. It is important for the two sides to boost people-to-people exchanges and intensify interactions at the subnational level and in such areas as youth, media, sports, and think tanks, so that the bilateral relations will enjoy strong public favor.
President Xi Jinping noted that as changes unseen in a century are unfolding at a faster pace, the world is undergoing greater transformation and turbulence. China and the ROK shoulder important responsibilities in safeguarding regional peace and promoting global development. Both countries, with broad common interests, should stand firmly on the right side of history and make correct strategic choices. Over 80 years ago, China and the ROK made great sacrifices in resisting Japanese militarism and achieved the victory. Today, it is all the more important for the two sides to join hands to defend the victorious outcomes of World War II, and safeguard peace and stability of Northeast Asia. Having benefited from economic globalization, China and the ROK should jointly oppose protectionism, practice true multilateralism and contribute to building an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization.”
As per the Chinese readout, President Lee Jae Myung “noted that the ROK and China are close neighbors with long-standing ties. The two countries stood together against Japanese militarist aggression, and the ROK side appreciates China’s protection of former sites of the Korean Independence Movement in China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have fostered close ties of cooperation with fruitful results. The ROK side attaches great importance to its relations with China. Taking the first event of heads-of-state diplomacy in the new year as an opportunity, the ROK side is ready to cement the momentum of a full recovery of bilateral ties, seek common ground while putting aside differences, deepen the ROK-China strategic cooperative partnership, and work with China to open up new prospects of the bilateral relationship. The ROK side respects China’s core interests and major concerns and stays committed to the one-China stance…”
The other lead report on the page is about Xi’s meeting with Taoiseach of Ireland Micheál Martin. The readout says:
“President Xi Jinping noted that both China and Ireland are peace-loving, open, inclusive, self-reliant and enterprising. The two countries achieved independence and national liberation through the struggle of the people, and have advanced toward modernization with the hard work of one generation after another. Since establishing the strategic partnership for mutually beneficial cooperation in 2012, the two countries have seen bilateral trade quadruple, two-way investment grow in a balanced manner, and mutual goodwill between the two peoples as they work to make their countries better. Mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit are valuable experience gathered from long-term steady development of China-Ireland relations. The two sides should jointly pass them down and carry them forward. China is ready to work with Ireland to strengthen strategic communication, deepen political mutual trust and expand practical cooperation, to deliver more benefits to the two peoples and provide more impetus for China-Europe relations.
President Xi Jinping underlined the need for China and Ireland to maintain friendly exchanges at multiple levels and in different fields, continuously enhance communication and understanding, accommodate each other’s core interests and major concerns, cement political mutual trust, and consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations. This year marks the beginning of China’s 15th Five-Year Plan period. Over the next five years, China will continue to promote high-quality development and expand high-standard opening-up. China stands ready to work with Ireland to step up economic and trade cooperation, seek synergy of development strategies in such areas as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and pharmaceuticals and health, and encourage two-way investment, so as to draw on each other’s strengths, share opportunities, and pursue common development. The two sides need to strengthen cooperation in education, culture and tourism, and foster closer people-to-people bonds. China welcomes more Irish youth to come to China for study and exchanges.
President Xi Jinping pointed out that the world today is undergoing changes and turbulence. Unilateral and bullying acts are dealing a serious blow to the international order. All countries should respect other countries’ development paths chosen independently by their people, and observe international law and the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter. Major countries, in particular, should lead by example. Both China and Ireland support multilateralism and advocate international fairness and justice. The two sides should strengthen coordination and cooperation in international affairs, jointly uphold the authority of the U.N., and work for a more just and equitable global governance system. China and the EU should keep a long-term perspective, stay committed to working together as partners, view and handle differences in an objective and rational way, and pursue mutually beneficial cooperation. Ireland will hold the rotating EU presidency in the second half of the year. It is hoped that Ireland will play a constructive role for the sound and steady growth of China-EU relations.”
As per the Chinese readout, among other things, Martin said: “Ireland unequivocally subscribes to the one-China policy and is committed to strengthening and growing the strategic partnership for mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries. Ireland stands ready to deepen cooperation with China in such areas as trade, investment, science and technology, biomedicine, renewable energy, artificial intelligence and education. China plays an indispensable role in international affairs, and has made positive contributions to upholding the authority of the U.N. and promoting world peace. All international disputes should be settled in accordance with international law.”
Next, there’s a report on Xi Jinping sending a congratulatory message to Mamady Doumbouya on his election as president of Guinea.
Moving on, there’s a report on Cai Qi’s remarks at the national conference of heads of propaganda departments across the country.
Cai “emphasised the need to adhere to Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as the guiding principle, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th Party Congress and all subsequent plenary sessions of the 20th Central Committee, conscientiously implement the deployments of the Fourth Plenary Session, fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the Two Establishments, strengthen the four consciousnesses, enhance the four self-confidences, and achieve the Two Safeguards. He stressed efforts to deepen the study and dissemination of the Party’s innovative theories, improve the ability to guide mainstream public opinion, promote and practice socialist core values, vigorously develop cultural undertakings and industries, and enhance the communicative power and influence of Chinese civilization, so as to provide a strong ideological guarantee, powerful spiritual strength, and favourable cultural conditions for comprehensively advancing the building of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernisation.” 他强调，要坚持以习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想为指导，深入贯彻党的二十大和二十届历次全会精神，认真落实四中全会部署，全面贯彻习近平文化思想，深刻领悟“两个确立”的决定性意义，增强“四个意识”、坚定“四个自信”、做到“两个维护”，着力深化党的创新理论学习和宣传教育，着力提高主流舆论引导能力，着力弘扬和践行社会主义核心价值观，着力繁荣发展文化事业文化产业，着力提升中华文明传播力影响力，为以中国式现代化全面推进强国建设、民族复兴伟业提供坚强思想保证、强大精神力量、有利文化条件.
Cai Qi pointed out that since the 18th Party Congress, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has insisted on grasping propaganda, ideological, and cultural work from a strategic and overall perspective. General Secretary Xi Jinping has presided over a series of important meetings, delivered a series of important speeches, and put forward a series of new ideas, viewpoints, and judgements, establishing Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, which has guided the propaganda, ideological, and cultural undertakings in the new era to achieve historical achievements. He emphasised the need to further strengthen learning and implementation, fully implement the strategic deployment of the Party Central Committee on building a strong cultural nation, and ensure a good start for propaganda, ideological, and cultural work during the 15th FYP period. 蔡奇指出，党的十八大以来，以习近平同志为核心的党中央坚持从战略和全局高度抓宣传思想文化工作，习近平总书记主持召开一系列重要会议，发表一系列重要讲话，提出一系列新思想新观点新论断，形成习近平文化思想，引领新时代宣传思想文化事业取得历史性成就。要进一步抓好学习贯彻，全面落实党中央关于文化强国建设的战略部署，推动“十五五”宣传思想文化工作开好局起好步.
Cai Qi stressed that it is necessary to persistently use Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to unify hearts and cast souls, and improve the working system for arming the entire Party with the Party’s innovative theories, educating the people, and guiding practice. He stressed the importance of doing a good job in news and public opinion work, placing economic propaganda in a prominent position, strengthening public opinion response and guidance, consolidating the responsibility system for ideological work, and consolidating and expanding the mainstream ideology and public opinion characterised by self-confidence, self-reliance, unity, and striving ahead. He also emphasised the need to continuously enhance the guiding and shaping power of socialist core values, and promote effective ideological and political work. He called for deepening reforms of the cultural system and mechanisms, developing new cultural formats, and promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism. He stressed improving the effectiveness of online ecosystem governance and strengthening online civilisation construction. He also emphasised strengthening international communication capabilities to tell the story of China in the new era in a truthful, three-dimensional, and comprehensive manner. He stressed upholding and strengthening the Party’s overall leadership, advancing the fight against corruption and improving work style, providing a strong political guarantee for creating a new situation in propaganda, ideological, and cultural work. 蔡奇强调，要坚持不懈用习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想凝心铸魂，健全用党的创新理论武装全党、教育人民、指导实践工作体系。做好新闻舆论工作，把经济宣传摆在重要位置，加强舆情应对与舆论引导，压实意识形态工作责任制，巩固壮大自信自强、团结奋进的主流思想舆论.持续增强社会主义核心价值观引领力塑造力，推动做好思想政治工作。深化文化体制机制改革，发展新型文化业态，推进文化和旅游深度融合。提高网络生态治理效能，加强网络文明建设。加强国际传播能力建设，真实、立体、全面讲好新时代中国故事。坚持和加强党的全面领导，推进反腐败斗争和作风建设，为开创宣传思想文化工作新局面提供坚强政治保证.
Li Shulei outlined key tasks at the meeting. He emphasised the need to deeply study and practice Xi Jinping Thought on Culture; deepen the study, research and dissemination of propaganda of the Party’s innovative theories; accelerate the advancement of systemic transformation of mainstream media; improve the ability and level of ideological and political work; promote the flourishing of new mass literature and arts under internet conditions; advance the systematic protection of cultural heritage with landmark reform measures; vigorously promote nationwide reading and the building of a reading-oriented society; coordinate the development of spiritual civilisation in urban and rural areas; actively build an independent knowledge system of Chinese philosophy and social sciences; comprehensively enhance the effectiveness of international communication; and promote the digital empowerment and informatization transformation of cultural construction, so as to implement all tasks with a high sense of responsibility and mission. 中共中央政治局委员、中宣部部长李书磊主持会议并作工作布置，强调要深入学习实践习近平文化思想，深化党的创新理论学习研究和宣传阐释，加快推进主流媒体系统性变革，提高做好思想政治工作的能力和水平，繁荣互联网条件下新大众文艺，以标志性改革举措推进文化遗产系统性保护，大力推进全民阅读和书香社会建设，统筹推进城乡精神文明建设，积极构建中国哲学社会科学自主知识体系，全面增强国际传播效能，推动文化建设数智化赋能和信息化转型，以高度的责任感使命感把各项任务落到实处.
Another report covers Li Qiang’s inspection tour to Guangdong.
Li called on everyone to “thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important speech at the Central Economic Work Conference, closely focus on the theme of promoting high-quality development, keep in mind our mission in the overall national development, cultivate advantages in innovative development, bravely stand at the forefront of reform and opening up, and seize every moment to do a good job in all aspects of economic and social development, striving to achieve a good start to the 15th FYP.”
In Shenzhen, Li “listened to reports on the planning and development of the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone, learned about progress made by park enterprises in using artificial intelligence to empower research and development in fields such as new materials and biomedicine, and inspected displays of new energy vehicles at BYD. Li pointed out that scientific and technological innovation is the key to winning the future. It is essential to strengthen the leading role of enterprises in innovation; improve support in terms of policies, funding, and talent; leverage the advantages of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to gather innovation resources; and strengthen R&D cooperation in emerging fields and key core technologies to achieve more breakthrough results. Li Qiang visited the Shenzhen Shekou Cruise Terminal Heliport and Robot Valley, learned about the development of the low-altitude economy, watched product demonstrations by robotics companies, and inquired in detail about enterprise technology transformation and application, and industrial cluster development. Li pointed out that the life of technology lies in its application. It is essential to further improve the industrial ecosystem, cultivate and expand application scenarios, explore effective business models, and promote the accelerated iteration and upgrading of new technologies and products such as robots and drones in expanded applications, better empowering various industries and benefiting thousands of households.” 他强调，迈入新的一年，要深入贯彻习近平总书记在中央经济工作会议上的重要讲话精神，紧紧围绕推动高质量发展这个主题，牢记在全国发展大局中的使命，厚植创新发展优势，勇立改革开放潮头，只争朝夕做好经济社会发展各项工作，奋力实现“十五五”良好开局。在深圳市，李强听取深港科技创新合作区规划发展等情况汇报，了解园区企业运用人工智能赋能新材料、生物医药等领域研发进展，察看比亚迪公司新能源汽车展示。李强指出，科技创新是赢得未来的关键所在。要强化企业创新主体地位，完善政策、资金、人才等支持，依托粤港澳大湾区优势集聚创新资源，瞄准新兴领域和关键核心技术加强研发合作，取得更多突破性成果。李强来到深圳蛇口邮轮母港直升机场和机器人谷，了解低空经济发展情况，观看机器人企业产品演示，细致询问企业技术转化应用、产业集群发展等方面情况。李强指出，科技的生命在于应用，要进一步完善产业生态，培育拓展应用场景，探索有效的经营模式，推动机器人、无人机等新技术新产品在扩大应用中加快迭代升级，更好赋能千行百业、造福千家万户.
“While passing through the Shenzhen–Zhongshan Link, Li listened to reports on project operations and the planning and construction of cross-sea channels across the Pearl River Estuary. He emphasised that it is necessary to fully apply advanced technologies, manage and make good use of major transport arteries, ensure safe and smooth operation, and better promote connectivity and coordinated development in the Greater Bay Area. In Foshan, Li inspected Guangdong Midea Kitchen Appliances Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and visited its digitalised and intelligent production lines. He pointed out that economic development and improvements in residents’ quality of life have brought about many new consumption demands, and that it is necessary to study these new changes in depth, accelerate the R&D and production of more high-quality products, and promote the formation of a virtuous cycle in which demand pulls supply and supply creates demand. At the Foshan International Inland Port, Li learned in detail about the development and operation of cross-border e-commerce and bonded logistics. He emphasised the need to unswervingly expand high-level opening up, better combine infrastructure ‘hard connectivity’ and rules and standards ‘soft connectivity’, and coordinate the planning and construction of major open cooperation platforms for technological innovation, service trade, and industrial development. He also stressed the importance of expanding digital trade and green trade, orderly expanding independent opening up in the service sector, actively expanding imports, and promoting balanced development of imports and exports. 途经深中通道时，李强听取项目运营及珠江口跨海通道规划建设介绍。他强调，要充分运用先进技术，管好用好交通要道，确保安全、顺畅运行，更好促进大湾区互联互通、协同发展。在佛山市，李强考察了广东美的厨房电器制造有限公司，参观数字化智能化生产线。他指出，经济发展和居民生活品质提高带来许多新的消费需求，要深入研究这些新变化，加快研发生产更多优质产品，推动形成需求牵引供给、供给创造需求的良性循环。在佛山国际陆港，李强详细了解跨境电商和保税物流发展运营情况。他强调，要坚定不移扩大高水平对外开放，把基础设施“硬联通”和规则标准“软联通”更好结合起来，统筹布局建设科技创新、服务贸易、产业发展等重大开放合作平台，拓展数字贸易、绿色贸易，有序扩大服务领域自主开放，积极扩大进口，推动进出口平衡发展.
During the visit, Li “held discussions with representatives from several technology companies and officials from relevant departments of the Shenzhen government. He emphasised that this year marks the beginning of the 15th FYP period, and he hoped that enterprises would seize opportunities, strive for innovation, and achieve greater development, injecting strong momentum into the steady and positive growth of the economy. He stressed that government departments at all levels should strengthen coordination and cooperation, forming a concerted effort, and ensuring that all tasks are implemented promptly and effectively. He also called for deepening reforms in key areas, improving service efficiency, optimising the business environment, and continuously stimulating the endogenous driving force of economic development.” 调研中，李强与部分科技企业、深圳市政府有关部门负责人座谈交流。他强调，今年是“十五五”开局之年，希望广大企业抢抓机遇、锐意创新，努力实现更大发展，为经济稳中向好注入强劲动能。各级政府部门要加强协调配合，形成工作合力，各项工作能早则早抓紧抓实。要深化重点领域改革，提升服务效能，优化营商环境，不断激发经济发展内生动力.
Finally, there’s a report (English report) on Han Zheng meeting with former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chretien in Beijing.
Page 3: We have the joint communique (English version) that was issued after the China-Pakistan foreign ministers’ dialogue. There’s a lot in this, which is critical from an Indian security perspective. Key excerpts:
The two sides reiterated that China and Pakistan are All-weather Strategic Cooperative Partners enjoying ironclad friendship and strategic mutual trust. The sound and robust growth of China-Pakistan relations is of great strategic significance for regional peace, stability and development. Both sides reaffirmed that high-level exchanges between the two countries are a hallmark of bilateral ties. The two sides will act on the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, implement the Action Plan to Foster an Even Closer China-Pakistan Community with a Shared Future in the New Era (2025-2029) signed by the two governments, and keep the building of the China-Pakistan community with a shared future at the forefront of the building of a community with a shared future with neighboring countries.
The two sides reaffirmed their unyielding support for each other on issues concerning their respective core interests. Pakistan reaffirmed its firm commitment to the one-China principle, and reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory. Pakistan firmly supports every effort of China to achieve national reunification, and opposes any form of ‘Taiwan independence’ and any attempt to create ‘two Chinas’ or ‘one China, one Taiwan’. Pakistan firmly supports China on issues concerning Xinjiang, Xizang, Hong Kong and the South China Sea. China reiterated its steadfast support for Pakistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, independence and territorial integrity. China supports Pakistan in pursuing a development path suited to its national conditions and achieving economic prosperity, and supports Pakistan in firmly combating terrorism and playing a bigger role in international and regional affairs.
China commended the comprehensive measures taken by Pakistan to combat terrorism and protect the safety of Chinese personnel, projects and institutions in Pakistan. China fully recognized the significant contributions and huge sacrifices that Pakistan made in combating terrorism over the years. The two sides reiterated their commitment to combating terrorism in all its forms and manifestations with zero tolerance, and agreed to further deepen all-round cooperation on counter-terrorism and security, and make concerted efforts to ensure that the China-Pakistan Belt and Road cooperation advance in a secure and smooth manner. Calling on the international community to strengthen counter-terrorism cooperation, the two sides expressed their firm opposition to double standards on counter-terrorism.
In regard to CPEC, the document says: “The two sides agreed to focus on the three key sectors of industry, agriculture and mining, promote the building and operation of the Gwadar Port, ensure the smooth passage of the Karakoram Highway, and enhance Pakistan’s capacity for sustainable development. The two sides will deepen cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, information technology, science and technology, cybersecurity, technical and vocational training and education, and people-to-people and cultural exchanges. The two sides will take the year-round opening of the Khunjerab Pass as an opportunity to deepen two-way trade and people-to-people exchanges. The two sides welcomed third-party participation in CPEC cooperation that conforms with the modalities set by China and Pakistan.”
The two sides agreed to further strengthen cooperation in the financial and banking sectors, including extending mutual support at regional and international multilateral financial forums. Pakistan appreciated China for providing support for its fiscal and financial sectors. The two sides expressed satisfaction at their expanding space cooperation and for the expected early entrance of Pakistani astronauts into the China Space Station. They agreed to explore space in a peaceful and mutually beneficial manner for greater economic and social development and prosperity.
The two sides agreed that it is essential to firmly uphold the outcomes of the victory of World War II, adhere to the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, reject attempts to distort historical facts, and oppose the plotted resurgence of fascism and militarism. The two sides expressed support for the postwar international order underpinned by international legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation and other principles of international law for the maintenance of world peace and security, and protect historical truth and international justice.
The two sides emphasized the importance of a South Asian regional order underpinned by the U.N. Charter, international law, and the basic norms governing international relations, reiterated opposition to any unilateral actions, and reaffirmed the significance of maintaining peace and stability in South Asia and the necessity of resolving all outstanding disputes through dialogue and consultation. The Pakistani side briefed the Chinese side on its position on and latest developments of the situation in Jammu and Kashmir. China reiterated that the Jammu and Kashmir dispute is left over from history, and should be properly and peacefully resolved in accordance with the U.N. Charter, relevant U.N. Security Council resolutions and bilateral agreements.
The two sides expressed readiness to conduct trans-boundary water resources cooperation under the principle of equality and mutual benefit, and emphasized the imperative of fulfilling international legal obligations. The significance of the maintenance of international and regional security and stability was reiterated.
The two sides expressed readiness to continue leveraging the China-Afghanistan-Pakistan Trilateral Foreign Ministers’ Dialogue and the China-Bangladesh-Pakistan cooperation mechanism to deliver new outcomes.
The two sides reaffirmed their commitment to the purposes and principles of the U.N. Charter, their support for multilateralism and free trade, and their opposition to hegemonism, bullying behaviours violating national sovereignty of other countries, the forming of ‘small circles’ and bloc confrontation. China congratulated Pakistan on its outstanding performance during its U.N. Security Council presidency and expressed full support for Pakistan to work as the rotating president of the SCO from 2026 to 2027.
The two sides called for more visible and verifiable actions to dismantle and eliminate all terrorist organizations based in Afghanistan which continue to pose serious threats to regional and global security, and prevent terrorist organizations from using the Afghan territory for terrorism against any other country and to endanger any other country.
Also on the page is an article by Xu Yongzhi, Director of the Japan Security Research Office within the Northeast Asia Research Institute at CICIR. Xu argues that Sanae Takaichi’s remarks on a Taiwan contingency are legally problematic/offences from three points of view (三宗罪).
The first offence lies in challenging the international order. In this, Xu mentions the Cairo Declaration and Potsdam Proclamation and argues that a series of “documents and historical facts demonstrate that Japan’s return of Taiwan was a victory of the world anti-fascist war and an important part of the post-World War II international order.” So Takaichi’s remarks “constitute a blatant interference in China’s internal affairs and a direct challenge to the post-World War II international order.”
The second offence lies in reneging on treaty obligations. Under this, Xu argues that as part of the 1972 negotiations on the normalisation of China–Japan diplomatic relations, the Japanese side submitted a written document to the Chinese side, explaining the specific meaning of what was subsequently written into the ‘China-Japan Joint Communiqué’: ‘The Government of Japan fully understands and respects this position of the Government of China and adheres to its stand of complying with Article 8 of the Potsdam Proclamation.’ The document, based on Japan’s acceptance of the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, stated that Taiwan should be returned to China is ‘the unchanging view of the Japanese government’, and Japan ‘does not envision that Taiwan will have any legal status in the future other than as territory of the People’s Republic of China’. This was a commitment made by Japan to China on the Taiwan issue. Subsequently, China and Japan signed the ‘Joint Communiqué’. In 1978, China and Japan signed the ‘Treaty of Peace and Friendship between China and Japan,’ which explicitly stipulated that ‘the principles stated in the Joint Communiqué shall be strictly observed’. Therefore, ‘Taiwan belongs to China’ and ‘non-interference in the Taiwan issue’ are Japan’s treaty obligations and are legally binding on Japan. The aforementioned documents, statements, and treaties prove that Japan explicitly committed to treating the Taiwan issue as China’s internal affair. Currently, Ms. Takaichi’s erroneous remarks violate diplomatic commitments and breach treaty obligations. 罪在背弃履约义务。1972年，中日邦交正常化谈判中，日方向中方递交书面文件，解释了此后写入《中日联合声明》的“日本国政府充分理解和尊重中国政府的这一立场，并坚持遵循《波茨坦公告》第八条的立场”的具体含义。文件基于日本接受了《开罗宣言》和《波茨坦公告》，称台湾应当归还中国是“日本政府不变的见解”，日本“未设想将来台湾具有除中华人民共和国领土以外的任何法律地位”。这是日本就台湾问题对中国作出的承诺。随后，中日签署《中日联合声明》。1978年中日签署《中日和平友好条约》，明确规定“联合声明所表明的各项原则应予严格遵守”。因此，“台湾属于中国”“不干涉台湾问题”是日本的履约义务，对日本有条约约束力。上述文件、声明、条约证明日本明确承诺将台湾问题视为中国内政。当前，高市谬论违反外交承诺，背弃履约义务.
The third offence lies in violating fundamental principles of international law. Takaichi links a ‘Taiwan contingency’ with Japan’s ‘survival-threatening situation’; this is a vain attempt to use Japan’s domestic law to confer legitimacy on intervention in the Taiwan question. Takaichi hints at using military force to interfere in China’s internal affairs and infringe upon China’s territorial integrity. This not only violates the spirit of the Potsdam Proclamation and the four China-Japan political documents, but also violates international law, such as the United Nations Charter. China will not accept such behavior, nor will the international community allow it. Several countries have already spoken out to condemn this. 罪在违反国际法基本准则。高市将“台湾有事”与日本“存亡危机事态”挂钩，这是妄图用日本的国内法赋予介入台湾问题的合法性。高市暗示用武力干涉中国内政、侵害中国领土完整，这不仅违背《波茨坦公告》和中日四个政治文件精神，还违反《联合国宪章》等国际法。对于这种行为，中国不会答应，国际社会也不会允许。目前，已有多国发声予以谴责.
“Those who challenge the international order will inevitably suffer the consequences; those who renege on their obligations will lose all credibility; and those who violate international law will be brought to justice. Japan has no right to interfere in the Taiwan issue, and any crossing of the line will be met with a forceful response/ given a heavy blow head-on.” 挑战国际秩序者必将自食恶果，背弃履约义务者必将信誉扫地，违反国际法者必将遭到公理审判。台湾问题没有日本置喙余地，任何越线行径都必遭迎头痛击。
Page 17: There’s an article by Lu Siheng from the Institute of Latin American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences. She argues that:
The recent military action by the United States against Venezuela is not only a blatant trampling of another country’s sovereignty, but even more exposes the true face of the US as being willing to violate international rule of law in order to maintain its exclusive hegemony in the Western Hemisphere. The US actions openly betray the core principle of the UN Charter prohibiting the use of force, severely undermining the binding force of international norms through unilateral military action, replacing international rules with the ‘law of the jungle’, and attempting to transform Latin America into a ‘hegemonic preserve’ for the US. 此次美国对委内瑞拉的军事行动，不仅是对他国主权的公然践踏，更暴露出美国为维系其在西半球的排他性霸权而不惜违背国际法治的真实面目。美方做法公然背弃《联合国宪章》禁止使用武力的核心原则，以单边动武方式严重消解国际规范的约束效力，以“丛林法则”取代国际准则，妄图将拉美变为美国的“霸权自留地”.
At present, the ‘Monroe Doctrine’ is making a high-profile return to the core of US foreign policy. The United States, using economic assistance and security commitments as the ‘carrot’ and unilateral sanctions and military deterrence as the ‘stick’, is attempting to intensify political polarisation and social division in the Latin American region, thereby strengthening regional countries’ dependence on itself. But in the long run, reliance on force and a transactional hegemonic logic is doomed to fail. US military intervention will further stimulate a sense of unity and self-reliance among Latin American countries. This hegemonic behaviour by the US, which resorts to any means necessary for its own interests, will inevitably face more opposition from the international community. 当前，“门罗主义”高调回归美国外交政策核心。美国以经济援助与安全承诺为“胡萝卜”、以单边制裁与军事威慑为“大棒”，试图加剧拉美地区政治极化与社会分裂，进而强化地区国家对美国的依附。但从长远看，依靠武力与交易性的霸权逻辑注定不会成功。美国的军事干预将进一步激发拉美地区国家的联合自强意识。美方这种为自身利益而不择手段的霸权行径，也必将遭到国际社会更多反对.