The development and progress of China's Xinjiang and Xizang are obvious to all and cannot be slandered, Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.
Guo made the statements in response to a media inquiry regarding certain United Nations experts' allegation of "forced labor" in the two regions. "The Chinese government is always committed to promoting and protecting human rights. The development and progress of Xinjiang and Xizang are evident to all and brook no slander. Certain experts so-called 'concerns' are entirely fabricated, conjectural and totally baseless. We urge the relevant experts of special procedures to respect basic facts, adhere to the Code of Conduct for Special Procedures Mandate-holders of the Human Rights Council, fulfill their mandate in a just and objective manner, not to be reduced to instruments and accomplice of anti-China forces," he said.
Xinjiang, Xizang's development, progress undeniable: spokesman
Xinjiang, Xizang's development, progress undeniable: spokesman
Xinjiang, Xizang's development, progress undeniable: spokesman
A protest in Tokyo on Saturday highlighted growing public concern over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's remarks on China's Taiwan region and the government's plans to expand its military.
In early November 2025, Takaichi said a "Taiwan contingency" could constitute what she called a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, remarks that many critics say reflect nostalgia for Japan's colonial past and an attempt to weaponize the Taiwan issue against China.
Protesters distributed flyers and held up signs denouncing Takaichi's remarks and policies.
"The Japanese government has already acknowledged that Taiwan is part of China, so I can't help but wonder why the current prime minister would make such remarks. We truly hope there will be no more statements like this. Takaichi should either retract her words or just resign. Her comments have triggered a serious crisis, and she must take full responsibility," one protester said.
"There is widespread anger toward Takaichi within Japan. If the government truly prioritizes people's livelihoods, it must pursue responsible diplomacy, reject any provocation of war and uphold the pacifist constitution. This is what matters most," another demonstrator said.
"It is an interference in China's internal affairs. She must immediately and sincerely apologize for her remarks," said another participant in the rally.
Protesters also said Takaichi's aggressive actions since taking office, including intending to revise three national security documents, easing restrictions on arms exports and planning to increase the defence budget, are dangerous, particularly given Japan's failure to fully reckon with its World War II history.
"Japan's military buildup is dangerous. Eight decades have passed since the war ended, yet the country still hasn't fully reflected on or accounted for its wartime past," a protester said.
Protesters rally in Tokyo over PM Takaichi's Taiwan remarks, military expansion plans
