During a press conference following his diplomatic tour of Central Asian nations, China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi issued a stern warning to Japan regarding its stance on Taiwan. Wang emphasized that any claims contradicting Taiwan’s status as an integral part of China cross unacceptable red lines and violate the commitments outlined in the four bilateral political documents between Tokyo and Beijing. He reiterated that Taiwan’s return to China was firmly established in key international agreements, including the Cairo Declaration, the Potsdam Declaration, and Japan’s Act of Surrender, which were outcomes of the Allied victory in World War II. Wang also highlighted that 2023 marks the 80th anniversary of the triumph over Japanese fascism and militarism, underscoring Japan’s enduring obligation as a defeated nation to honor these historical agreements. He stressed that any Japanese government, irrespective of its political affiliation, must adhere to these commitments. Wang Yi cautioned that if Japan continues to deviate from these principles, the international community reserves the right to revisit and scrutinize the historical crimes of Japanese militarism.