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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
TOKYO, Oct. 17 (Xinhua) — Former Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama died on Friday at the age of 101, the Kyodo News Agency reported.
T. Murayama, born on March 3, 1924, in Oita Prefecture, became chairman of the Japan Socialist Party in 1993 and served as prime minister from June 1994 to January 1996.
On August 15, 1995, he issued a cabinet-approved statement in his own name to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II, stating that "Japan, following a mistaken national policy, has advanced along the road to war… and has inflicted great harm and suffering on the people of many countries, especially in Asia, through its colonial rule and aggression."
T. Murayama also expressed “deep remorse” and offered a “sincere apology,” using unprecedented language to apologize for Japan’s wartime actions, which was widely noted by the international community.
T. Murayama retired from politics in 2000 and continued to promote the cause of peace.
On August 15, 2020, on the 25th anniversary of his statement, he emphasized the importance of acknowledging historical facts, apologized, and expressed his determination to refrain from aggression and colonial rule. Murayama expressed hope that his statement would continue to promote reconciliation, peace, and development in Japan, Asia, and the world.
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