China Warns Peaceful Nations Against Japanese Militarism
The statements from Beijing followed comments by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who reportedly claimed on Tuesday that China’s military expenditure has grown sevenfold over the past 20 years.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun countered, asserting that the Japanese side “made groundless and false accusations against China’s legitimate defense development.” He emphasized that “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 further criticized Japan, noting that the country, with a “poor track record of aggression,” is “in no position to make such irresponsible remarks.” He also highlighted that Tokyo has been expanding its defense budget in recent years.
He warned that “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.”
Regarding Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent diplomatic tour of the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, Guo stated that these nations “reaffirmed their commitments to the one-China principle and reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”
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