A file photograph of Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian talking at a press convention in Beijing, China. /VCG
China on Wednesday expressed sturdy dissatisfaction and agency opposition to Japan’s 2026 Defense White Paper, saying it as soon as once more focused China with groundless accusations, rehashing the so-called “China threat” and grossly interfering in China’s inner affairs with brazen feedback on China’s Taiwan area. China has lodged severe representations with Japan, mentioned Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian.
Lin mentioned China is dedicated to peaceable improvement and a nationwide protection coverage that’s defensive in nature. The navy actions that have been carried out are simply and legitimate. He harassed that Taiwan is an inalienable a part of China’s territory and that the Taiwan query is fully China’s inner affair. How to resolve it’s a matter for the Chinese ourselves and Japan is in no place to intervene. He additionally reiterated that the Diaoyu Dao and its affiliated islands have been China’s inherent territory since historic occasions, and this truth won’t ever change it doesn’t matter what the Japanese facet says or does.
Lin famous that Japanese militarists as soon as inflicted immense struggling on Asia and the world, and dedicated untold crimes. Yet Japan has not solely didn’t mirror on that historical past, but in addition saved dashing up remilitarization, breaching Japan’s personal Constitution and the worldwide and home legal guidelines, and difficult the post-war worldwide order. This has turn into a severe issue threatening regional peace and stability.
The newest white paper continues to trumpet the event of long-range offensive capabilities and new methods of warfare, and even packages Japan’s rearmament as a progress driver. All these as soon as once more uncovered the reality behind Japan’s declare of being a “peaceful nation”. The worldwide group should keep on excessive alert and push it again.
China urges Japan to deeply repent for historic crimes, be taught the lesson of historical past, cease cooking up justification for its navy buildup, and step again from the flawed path, Lin mentioned.
Source: CGTN