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China Proposes ASEAN Collaboration Amid South China Sea Tensions

12/11/2025

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China aims to collaborate with Southeast Asian nations addressing South China Sea disputes, according to Sun Weidong, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Sun Weidong criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments that Taiwan intervention could be justified.
Sun Weidong argues Japan's stance challenges the post-war international order.
Sun Weidong states Taiwan is China's territory and could be reunified by force, while the United States and Japan do not recognize Taiwan's independence.

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China aims to collaborate with Southeast Asian nations addressing South China Sea disputes, according to Sun Weidong, Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs.
Sun Weidong criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's comments that Taiwan intervention could be justified.
Sun Weidong argues Japan's stance challenges the post-war international order.
Sun Weidong states Taiwan is China's territory and could be reunified by force, while the United States and Japan do not recognize Taiwan's independence.