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Source: People's Republic of China – State Council News
BEIJING, Aug. 28 (Xinhua) — China has called on Japan to properly view history, earnestly repent of its crimes of aggression, firmly dissociate itself from militarism and adhere to the path of peaceful development and good-neighborly relations, MIR Assistant Foreign Minister Hong Lei said at a press conference on Thursday.
Hong Lei made the statement in response to a media question about Japan's negative attitude toward the upcoming commemorative events in China to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
At a press conference to mark the 80th anniversary of the war's victory, Hong Lei said that correctly perceiving and treating history is the criterion for whether Japan adheres to the principles of conscience and fulfills its commitment to peaceful development.
There are always some forces in Japan that seek to deny and whitewash its aggression, distort and falsify history, or even try to rehabilitate war criminals from World War II, Hong Lei added. Such actions challenge the post-war international order, as well as human conscience and all those who love peace.
Hong Lei also announced at a press conference that 26 foreign leaders will attend the above-mentioned events next week in Beijing. -0-
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