Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a regular press conference on February 3.
A reporter asked: Recently, organizations for the protection of the rights and interests of the "comfort women" in the Philippines and survivors of the "comfort women" held demonstrations to protest against the Japanese government's continued cover-up in the latest report submitted to the UN Human Rights Council for the country's human rights review in spite of the opposition of neighboring countries. Forced recruitment of "comfort women" atrocities.
What is the spokesperson's comment?
Mao Ning said that the forced recruitment of "comfort women" is a serious crime against humanity committed by Japanese militarism.
This historical fact is rock solid and undeniable.
On January 31, the 42nd meeting of the National Human Rights Review Working Group of the United Nations Human Rights Council was held in Geneva, Switzerland, and Japan accepted the review at the meeting.
The Chinese representative once again expressed serious concern over Japan's downplaying and evasion of historical responsibility on the issue of "comfort women".
Covering up historical facts and shirking responsibility cannot "clean up" oneself, and refusing to admit guilt and repentance cannot move towards the future.
We once again urge the Japanese side to deeply reflect on its history of aggression, properly handle issues left over from history such as the forced recruitment of "comfort women" with an honest attitude, and make a due account to its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions.
(Produced by Le Xiaomin)
Responsible editor: [Song Yusheng]