BEIJING, Dec. 26 (Xinhua) — China urges Japan to withstand and do soul-searching on its historical past of aggression, and present repentance for militaristic crimes and respect for the victims by means of concrete actions, a Chinese international ministry spokesperson stated on Friday.
Spokesperson Lin Jian made the remarks at a each day press briefing, after a Russian international ministry spokesperson lately stated Japan must assemble a memorial corridor devoted to the victims of Japanese militarism to repent for its crimes.
“China appreciates what has been stated by the Russian side,” Lin stated.
He went on to notice that the Yasukuni Shrine — a religious device and image of Japanese militarism in waging international aggression — honors 14 convicted Class-A battle criminals with grave accountability for his or her nation’s battle crimes.
This yr marks the eightieth anniversary of victory within the Chinese People’s War of Resistance in opposition to Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Lin stated.
“China is willing to work with the international community, including Russia, to firmly defend the victorious outcomes of World War II and the post-war international order, remain vigilant against the resurgence of Japanese militarism, and safeguard international peace and stability,” he added.