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Ministry of Foreign Affairs website

On August 15, 2024, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian answered reporters' questions.

Kyodo News: It is reported that Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida offered "tamagushiryō" to the Yasukuni Shrine on the 15th in the name of the president of the Liberal Democratic Party. In addition, some cabinet members including Defense Minister Minoru Kihara and Economic Revitalization Minister Yoshitaka Shindo as well as some members of the Diet visited the Yasukuni Shrine. What is China's comment on this? Will China lodge a protest with Japan?

Lin Jian:79 years ago today, Japan accepted the Potsdam Declaration and declared unconditional surrender. The Chinese people, together with the people of the world, defeated the Japanese militarist invaders and fascism, and achieved a great victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction. This historic moment deserves to be remembered forever by the international community.

The Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and symbol of the Japanese militarism's war of aggression, and enshrines Class A war criminals of World War II. The actions of some Japanese politicians on the issue of the Yasukuni Shrine once again reflect Japan's wrong attitude towards historical issues.China has lodged solemn representations to Japan and expressed its solemn position.

Correctly dealing with and deeply reflecting on the history of aggression is the key to Japan's establishment and development of friendly relations with its Asian neighbors after the war.An important prerequisite for a cooperative relationship.We emphasize the need to bear in mind historical experiences and lessons, not to perpetuate hatred, but to learn from history, maintain peace and look to the future.China urges Japan to earnestly abide by its statements and commitments to face up to and reflect on its history of aggression, be prudent in words and deeds on historical issues such as the Yasukuni Shrine, completely cut ties with militarism, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through practical actions.

Editor of this issue: Zou Shan