
A Chinese defense representative on Wednesday voiced strong opposition to Japan for hyping up the so-called China threat and interfering in Chinas internal affairs.Jiang Bin, a spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media questions about Japans just recently released 2025 defense white paper.The white paper continued to refer to China as the unmatched biggest strategic threat to Japan, claimed that China had actually unilaterally tried to change the status quo by force, and made reckless comments on the Taiwan question.Jiang kept in mind that Japanese militarism triggered fantastic suffering to China and its neighboring Asian countries.
Unfortunately, instead of assessing such misdeeds, Japan again exhibits a hazardous pattern of developing its military by increasing its defense budget, lifting limitations on weapons exports, and forming military cliques to participate in bloc fight.
Much more, it has clamored for changing its Three Non-Nuclear Principles from time to time.These actions gravely contravene Japans pacifist constitution and its exclusively defense-oriented policy, badly weakening the post-war international order and positioning serious obstacles to the peace and serenity of the Asia-Pacific area, said Jiang.He included that Japans neighboring nations in Asia, in addition to the international neighborhood, are alerted and worried about these actions.Jiang stated that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the success of the Chinese Peoples War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the healing of Taiwan.Taiwans return to China in 1945 is a triumphant result of WWII and an important part of the post-war global order, Jiang kept in mind.
He advised the Japanese side to reflect on the lessons of history, really comply with the spirit of the four China-Japan political files and their commitments regarding the Taiwan concern, and take concrete measures to advance the healthy and stable advancement of China-Japan relations.(With input from Xinhua)