Senkaku Japan-US Security Treaty Applicable Chief Cabinet Secretary China's backlash unacceptable November 13, 12:23
The Chinese government has opposed the fact that Prime Minister Kan and former Vice President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party, who declared victory in the US presidential election, confirmed that the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture are within the scope of Article 5 of the Japan-US Security Treaty. Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato acknowledged that he was totally unacceptable.
At the telephone meeting between Prime Minister Kan and former Vice President Joe Biden of the Democratic Party who declared victory in the US presidential election on the 12th, the Senkaku Islands in Okinawa Prefecture stipulated the defense obligations of the United States. In response to confirming that it is within the scope of the article, the Chinese government has opposed such things as "The Security Treaty is a product of the Cold War."
Regarding this, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kato said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, "The Senkaku Islands are a territory peculiar to Japan that has no doubt in history and international law. In fact, Japan is effectively controlling and the Chinese side Remarks based on my own position are totally unacceptable. "
On top of that, "The Japan-US alliance centered on the Japan-US security system is now playing a role as the cornerstone of peace and stability not only in Japan but also in the Indo-Pacific region and the international community. We will continue to work closely with the United States. I would like to work to ensure the peace and prosperity of the region and the international community. "
At a press conference after the Cabinet meeting, Defense Minister Kishi said, "In the severe security environment of the Indo-Pacific region, it is very significant that the next administration will continue to strengthen the deterrence of the Japan-US alliance. There is one. "
On that basis, Minister Kishi said, "We will work closely with the new administration of Biden to further strengthen the deterrence and coping power of the entire Japan-US alliance," and expressed his intention to work on strengthening the Japan-US alliance.