Russia would back China in a Taiwan contingency under a mutual defense treaty, framing Taiwan as an internal China matter and central to Moscow's stance on sovereignty.

Lavrov emphasizes that Taiwan’s status is an internal affair for China, tying Moscow’s position to Beijing’s claim of sovereignty.

China and Russia have conducted joint bomber flights near Taiwan, actions Japan says demonstrate force against Tokyo amid rising regional tensions.

Analysts note a broader security focus in the region, including Japan’s push to increase defense spending and a security strategy shaped by Ukraine and Middle East conflicts.

The coverage situates the remarks within a wider geopolitical page, not just opinion, indicating broader editor’s selections."},{

There have been recent public exchanges between Japanese leaders and Chinese officials regarding Taiwan and regional security.

Taiwan’s democratic, self-governing status remains contested as Beijing pursues unification and regional tensions rise with heightened Chinese military activity and expanded U.S. security cooperation.

The statement as reported comes from commonspace.eu, with agencies cited.

Lavrov urges Japan to consider the consequences before rapid militarization and cautions against bold moves toward a more militarized posture.

In a Tass interview, Lavrov reiterates the warning against hastily pursuing militarization by Japan.

The cautions about militarization are framed as a warning to Tokyo amid the region’s escalating tensions over Taiwan.

Historically, China and Taiwan have been governed separately since 1949, with Russia-China cooperation including exercises that draw scrutiny from Japan’s defense ministry.