Article: CHINA LINKS JAPAN WAR RECORD TO U.N. BID


United Press International
09-21-2004
China links Japan war record to U.N. bid

BEIJING, Sep 21, 2004 (United Press International via COMTEX) -- Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Kong Quan Tuesday linked Japan's war record to its bid for membership on the United Nations' Security Council.

A reporter from NHK asked Kong to comment on the ongoing reform of the U.N. General Assembly and Security Council then give China's position on Japan's attempt to secure a permanent seat on the council.

The journalist mentioned Japan's substantial contribution (20 percent) of the U.N.'s overall operational funds vs. the lingering historical issue between ...

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