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中方重申：日本根本没有资格要求“入常”

Xinhua | Local Language | News | Jan. 23, 2026 | Geopolitical Conflict and Disputes

Sun Lei, Chargé d'Affaires ad interim of China’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations, stated that Japan lacks the qualifications to demand permanent membership on the UN Security Council. He argued that Japan cannot shoulder the responsibilities of maintaining international peace and security or win the trust of the international community.

Sun Lei highlighted that the Security Council is central to the international collective security mechanism and recalled the Tokyo Trials that punished Japanese war criminals and upheld international justice. However, he claimed that Japanese militarism has resurfaced in new forms through efforts to deny historical crimes such as the Nanjing Massacre and the forcible conscription of "comfort women," revision of history textbooks, and visits by Japanese leaders to Yasukuni Shrine, a symbol of militarism. He also pointed to remarks by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, support for nuclear armament, and moves to revise Japan's security policies as evidence of attempts to revive militarism, posing threats to regional and global peace.

Sun Lei emphasized that a country showing no remorse for historical crimes and violating international norms cannot be entrusted with the responsibilities of maintaining peace and security or seek permanent Security Council membership.

Regarding Security Council reform, China supports necessary and reasonable reforms aimed at enhancing the Council's authority and efficiency, particularly emphasizing the increased representation and voice of developing countries. He urged for a comprehensive resolution to fundamental reform issues through a “package” solution during the current intergovernmental negotiations.

Peoples Daily | English | News | Jan. 23, 2026 | Cyber Attacks and Data Loss

In 2025, Chinese mainland authorities investigated and managed nearly 4,000 cyber attacks originating from Taiwan, marking a 25 percent increase compared to the previous year. These cyber operations targeted the theft of classified information from key sectors such as transportation, finance, science and technology, and energy.

The Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council revealed that some of the cyber attacks were carried out by Taiwan-based organizations, including the military. Mainland officials also denied allegations from Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party that China had initiated cyber attacks against Taiwan, calling these claims a blatant distortion of the truth.

Xinhua | English | News | Jan. 23, 2026 | UndeterminedTech Development/Adoption

China has established the world's largest electric vehicle (EV) charging network, capable of supporting the charging needs of more than 40 million new energy vehicles. By the end of 2025, the total number of EV charging facilities in China reached 20.092 million, according to the National Energy Administration (NEA).

The expansion of China’s charging infrastructure accelerated significantly in 2025, with the number of units doubling from 10 million to 20 million in just 18 months. The average power capacity of public EV charging facilities increased to 46.5 kilowatts, marking a 33 percent rise year on year.

China has also installed 71,500 charging piles at more than 98 percent of its expressway service areas. Additionally, 19 provincial-level regions have achieved complete coverage of charging infrastructure in all townships.