China calls on nations to oppose revival of Japanese militarism
The statement followed comments by Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, who reportedly said that China’s military spending has increased sevenfold over the past two decades.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun rejected these claims, asserting that Japan has “made groundless and false accusations against China’s legitimate defense development.”
“The increase in China’s defense expenditure is legitimate and lawful, which is necessary for China’s response to security challenges and protection of legitimate national interests,” Guo said.
He also criticized Japan, noting its “poor track record of aggression” and asserting that Tokyo is “in no position to make such irresponsible remarks,” especially as it has been boosting its own defense budget in recent years.
“Japan’s attempts to remilitarize at a faster pace will only once again raise questions about where Japan is headed. All peace-loving countries should be on high alert, firmly thwart any dangerous move that may revive Japanese militarism, and jointly uphold the hard-won outcomes of WWII victory,” Guo added.
Guo further highlighted that during Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s recent visit to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan, the three nations “reaffirmed their commitments to the one-China principle and reiterated that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China’s territory.”
Regarding remarks by Japan’s Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, who reportedly said Tokyo fully understands and respects China’s position on Taiwan, Guo noted that Beijing had taken note of the statement.
He also urged “the Japanese side to abide by the spirit of the four political documents between China and Japan, earnestly do soul-searching and correct its wrongdoings and retract the erroneous remarks made by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.”
Tensions have intensified since Nov. 7, when Takaichi said a Chinese attack on Taiwan could legally constitute a “survival-threatening situation,” potentially enabling Japan to exercise the right to collective self-defense. In response, Beijing sharply criticized her remarks, advised Chinese tourists to avoid Japan, suspended seafood imports, and postponed a trilateral culture ministers’ meeting with Japan and South Korea.
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