Wang Yi's speech at the Munich Security Conference warning against Japanese militarism has generated great impact, "completely defeating" the statements of Japan's foreign minister and defense minister at the Munich Security Conference. In a very passive situation, the Japanese side came forward to defend itself. After Foreign Minister Motegi said that Wang Yi's comments were "not based on facts," the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan posted on social media on Sunday, saying, "Japan's efforts to strengthen its defense capabilities are aimed at dealing with an increasingly severe security environment, not targeting any specific third country."
However, Wang Yi's comparison between Japan's practice of enshrining World War II war criminals as "gods" in the Yasukuni Shrine and Germany's deep reflection on its wartime crimes was a refreshing contrast for Europeans, which severely damaged Japan's image, making Japan's defense seem powerless.
In response to Wang Yi's comments, Motegi denied that Japan had any militaristic intentions, stating, "After World War II, Japan has always followed a peaceful path. In the future, Japan will continue to contribute to the stability and peace of the international community."
According to a report by Kyodo News, the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 15th that Japan made a "serious protest" to the Chinese Embassy in Japan.
However, in the intense confrontation at Munich, regardless of how they later tried to explain, the Japanese side had already lost badly. The more Tokyo tried to cover up, the more obvious their nervousness became, and their defensive moves were completely weak.
Original: toutiao.com/article/1857255761722380/
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