Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin hosted a regular press conference on August 15.
Reporter's question: Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered incense money to the Yasukuni Shrine today, and some cabinet members have visited the Yasukuni Shrine in the past two days.
What is China's comment?
Wang Wenbin: The Yasukuni Shrine is the spiritual tool and symbol of the Japanese militarism's war of aggression. It enshrines the Class A war criminals of World War II.
The negative movement of Japanese dignitaries concerning the Yasukuni Shrine once again reflects Japan's wrong attitude towards historical issues. China has lodged solemn representations with Japan through diplomatic channels and expressed its solemn position.
Today marks the 77th anniversary of Japan's defeat and unconditional surrender.
77 years ago, the Chinese people, together with the people of the world, defeated the Japanese militarist aggressors and fascism, and won the great victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. This great victory will always be engraved on the Chinese nation and mankind. in the annals of the just cause.
Facing history squarely and introspecting deeply are the necessary prerequisites for Japan to restore and develop normal relations with its Asian neighbors after the war.
For some time, some Japanese politicians have frequently distorted and beautified the history of aggression in various ways, and blatantly violated important legal documents such as the Cairo Declaration, which clearly stipulated the return of Taiwan to China.
This is a serious challenge to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the post-war international order, and all peace-loving people who advocate justice will not agree.
Those who drive the reverse of history will surely go astray again.
Only by sticking to the path of peaceful development can Japan find its correct position.
China urges Japan to earnestly learn the lessons of history, completely cut itself off from militarism, and avoid further breaking its trust in its Asian neighbors and the international community.
(produced by Xu Miaoqiao)
Responsible editor: [Lu Yan]