On August 14, 2026, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun answered reporters' questions.

On the 13th, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kunashir Island in the Northern Territories. However, the Northern Territories are Japanese territory. What is China's comment on this visit? Guo Jiakun: China has consistently advocated that the achievements of the victory in the World Anti-Fascist War should be effectively respected and upheld. China urges Japan to comply with international legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, which establish the international order after World War II.