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China Demands 'Historical Justice' Over Ryukyu Islands Dispute

11/22/2025

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China Urges Historical Justice

Chinese state media renewed calls to research 'historical justice' regarding the Ryukyu Islands amid tensions over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.
Global Times, a Chinese state media outlet, published an editorial emphasising the Ryukyu archipelago's geopolitical significance and its impact on regional security.
The Ryukyu Islands are between Kyushu and Taiwan and host a substantial American military presence, especially in Okinawa.

History

China Advocates Historical Truth

A Fujian Normal University event marked 30 years of the China Ryukyu Research Institute.
Professor Xie Bizhen highlighted historical materials from the Ryukyu Kingdom that Japan downplays.
He criticized Japan's assimilation policies that have obscured Okinawans' historical ties to China.
Xie said that despite tensions, academic research should continue.
China's Deputy Permanent Representative to the United Nations urged Japan to confront its militaristic past and improve Okinawans' status.

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China Urges Historical Justice

Chinese state media renewed calls to research 'historical justice' regarding the Ryukyu Islands amid tensions over Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's Taiwan remarks.
Global Times, a Chinese state media outlet, published an editorial emphasising the Ryukyu archipelago's geopolitical significance and its impact on regional security.
The Ryukyu Islands are between Kyushu and Taiwan and host a substantial American military presence, especially in Okinawa.

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