On August 17, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked: According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech at the national memorial service for war veterans held on the 15th. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Lin Jian said that in her speech, Sanae Takaichi avoided the lessons of remorse, blurred responsibility for the crime of aggression, and reversed history, once again revealed the sinister intentions of the Gao administration to conceal, distort, and reverse the history of aggression, which has already aroused strong condemnation and widespread opposition from all sides. On the day of Japan's defeat and surrender, Takaichi Sanae offered sacrifices to the “War Criminals Shrine.” Japan's Minister of Defense and other senior officials and dignitaries also visited the shrine, further increasing the high level of vigilance of neighboring Asian countries and the international community about the direction of Japan. People of insight in Japan pointed out that a country that is ignorant of remorse cannot gain trust. The Minister of Defense's approach is tantamount to supporting a war of aggression. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people in the War of Resistance against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is also the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo trial. Only by facing up to history and learning from history can we avoid repeating mistakes and going astray again. Once again, we urge Japanese politicians to listen carefully to the voices of justice within Japan and the international community, deeply reflect on criminal responsibility, completely cut ties with militarism, and not go further and further along the wrong path.

On August 17, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lin Jian presided over a regular press conference. A reporter asked: According to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi delivered a speech at the national memorial service for war veterans held on the 15th. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Lin Jian said that in her speech, Sanae Takaichi avoided the lessons of remorse, blurred responsibility for the crime of aggression, and reversed history, once again revealed the sinister intentions of the Gao administration to conceal, distort, and reverse the history of aggression, which has already aroused strong condemnation and widespread opposition from all sides. On the day of Japan's defeat and surrender, Takaichi Sanae offered sacrifices to the “War Criminals Shrine.” Japan's Minister of Defense and other senior officials and dignitaries also visited the shrine, further increasing the high level of vigilance of neighboring Asian countries and the international community about the direction of Japan. People of insight in Japan pointed out that a country that is ignorant of remorse cannot gain trust. The Minister of Defense's approach is tantamount to supporting a war of aggression. This year marks the 81st anniversary of the victory of the Chinese people in the War of Resistance against Japan and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is also the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo trial. Only by facing up to history and learning from history can we avoid repeating mistakes and going astray again. Once again, we urge Japanese politicians to listen carefully to the voices of justice within Japan and the international community, deeply reflect on criminal responsibility, completely cut ties with militarism, and not go further and further along the wrong path.