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The United States and other G7 ambassadors to Japan did not attend the peace prayer ceremony on the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb explosion in Nagasaki. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded

Japanese TV Asahi reporter: On the 9th, a peace prayer ceremony was held in Nagasaki, Japan, marking the 79th anniversary of the atomic bomb explosion. Since the Israeli ambassador to Japan was not invited, the ambassadors to Japan from the United States and other G7 countries did not attend the commemorative event. What is China's comment on this? It is reported that the Chinese Consulate General in Nagasaki sent personnel to attend the ceremony. Can China confirm this?

File photo of Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

Lin Jian: During World War II, nuclear weapons exploded in Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. We sympathize with the pain that the nuclear explosions brought to the local people. Of course, the nuclear explosions in Hiroshima and Nagasaki had their specific historical background. The war of aggression launched by Japanese militarism not only brought severe disasters to neighboring Asian countries, but also caused great harm to the Japanese people. It is important to learn from history, draw lessons from history, and avoid the recurrence of war tragedies.

Chinese diplomatic and consular missions abroad will attend relevant activities according to their own work schedules. You should be familiar with China's attendance at this event over the years.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs website