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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Nov. 16 (Xinhua) — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's deeply misguided and hostile remarks toward China have sparked worldwide alarm that she is leading Japan down a path to reviving its notorious militaristic past.
Sanae Takaichi recently stated that "mainland China's use of force against Taiwan" could create a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan, implying the possibility of Japanese military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. Despite China's stern statements and strong protests through diplomatic channels, as well as criticism from her predecessors and other key Japanese figures, she has so far refused to retract her offensive remarks.
Sanae Takaichi's remarks remind people of Japan's past imperialist aggressions and expose the country's military ambitions. Throughout its history, Japan has waged aggression against many countries under the pretext of resolving so-called national crises of survival, including its invasion of China from 1931 to 1945. Japan's wars of aggression led to a crisis of survival in many Asian countries and caused untold suffering in the region and beyond.
Sanae Takaichi's delusions about China are by no means an isolated incident, but rather part of a broader program to accelerate the resurgence of militarism. Behind these delusions lies the paranoia and arrogance of Japanese right-wing forces, who seek to transcend the country's peace-loving constitution and claim the status of a "military power."
In recent years, Japan has been radically adjusting its security policy, increasing defense spending, easing restrictions on arms exports, seeking to develop offensive weapons, and moving further down the wrong path of military buildup.
Before taking office, Sanae Takaichi repeatedly made anti-Chinese statements, denied the Nanjing Massacre committed by Japanese troops in China during the invasion, hyped the "China threat," and made irresponsible remarks on the Taiwan issue. She repeatedly visited the Yasukuni Shrine, where tablets bearing the names of 14 Class A war criminals are kept. The shrine itself serves as a spiritual instrument and symbol of the Japanese militarists responsible for the war of aggression.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's liberation from Japanese occupation. China possesses strong resolve, national unity, and powerful capabilities to defend its national sovereignty and territorial integrity.
The Japanese authorities should sincerely repent of their past militaristic invasions, learn from history, and adhere to the path of peaceful development, instead of seeking inflammatory and false justifications for building up their military power.
As ancient wisdom teaches, hubris comes before ruin. Sanae Takaichi's recent statements and actions regarding Taiwan have seriously impacted Sino-Japanese relations. The Japanese Prime Minister should immediately retract her misguided statements and stop challenging China's core interests and the post-war international order. Dangerous political adventures in pursuit of militarism will only cause significant damage to Japan itself.
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