China calls on nations to halt efforts to “revive Japanese militarism”
The statements followed remarks from Japan’s Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who said that China’s military spending has increased sevenfold over the past two decades. Responding, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun dismissed the claims, saying the accusations against China’s defense development were “groundless and false.”
“The increase in China’s defense expenditure is legitimate and lawful, which is necessary for China’s response to security challenges and protection of legitimate national interests,” Guo said. He criticized Japan for its history of aggression and noted that Tokyo has been steadily raising its own defense budget in recent years.
“Japan’s attempts to remilitarize at a faster pace will only once again raise questions about where Japan is headed. All peace-loving countries should be on high alert, firmly thwart any dangerous move that may revive Japanese militarism, and jointly uphold the hard-won outcomes of WWII victory,” he added.
Guo also highlighted China’s diplomatic engagements, noting that during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visits to the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to the one-China principle and recognized Taiwan as an inalienable part of China’s territory.
Regarding recent comments by Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, who reportedly said Tokyo respects China’s position on Taiwan, Guo said Beijing had taken note. He called on Japan to follow the spirit of the four political documents between the two countries, “earnestly do soul-searching and correct its wrongdoings and retract the erroneous remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.”
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