China has opposed Japan’s effort to get a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). A senior Chinese envoy at the United Nations stated that Japan does not deserve a permanent seat on the council. The statement came after comments by Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan. China has opposed Japan’s effort to get a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC). A senior Chinese envoy at the United Nations stated that Japan does not deserve a permanent seat on the council. The statement came after comments by Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan.