On November 14, Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, presided over a regular press conference.
A journalist asked that according to reports, Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto Sanae avoided clearly stating her position when questioned about whether she adheres to the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles" in the Diet. Additionally, it was reported that regarding whether Japan will introduce nuclear-powered submarines, Chief Cabinet Secretary Kiwada Toshio said, "We do not rule out any options." Defense Minister Koizumi Shinjiro stated that Japan should seriously consider introducing nuclear-powered submarines. Moreover, it was reported that on the 13th, the Liberal Democratic Party and the Restoration Party discussed amending Article 9 of the Constitution and establishing a "state of emergency" clause. What is China's comment on Japan's recent military and security actions?
Lin Jian said that China is seriously concerned about Japan's recent military and security moves. While Japan portrays itself as a peaceful country and advocates the establishment of a world without nuclear weapons, the Hashimoto administration has expressed ambiguous and vague positions on the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles," implying that it may abandon them. Japanese officials have even claimed that they do not rule out the introduction of nuclear submarines. These actions fully expose the significant negative shift in Japan's policy and send dangerous signals to the international community.
He pointed out that during World War II, Japanese militarism launched an aggressive war, committed serious crimes against humanity, and brought profound disasters to the region and the world. In recent years, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policy, increased defense spending year by year, relaxed restrictions on arms exports, and sought to develop offensive weapons, straying further down the wrong path of military expansion.
Lin Jian reiterated that Japanese Prime Minister Hashimoto Sanae recently openly made provocative remarks on Taiwan, implying the possibility of military intervention in the Taiwan Strait. These series of actions by Japan have inevitably caused strong doubts and concerns among Asian neighboring countries and the international community: Has Japan truly distanced itself from militarism? Does the Japanese government genuinely adhere to the principle of "exclusive defense" and the "Three Non-Nuclear Principles"? Will Japan continue to abide by its commitment to peaceful development?
"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Chinese people's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, as well as the 80th anniversary of the recovery of Taiwan. We urge Japan to deeply reflect on its history of aggression, adhere to the path of peaceful development, stop finding excuses for expanding its military power, and gain the trust of Asian neighboring countries and the international community through concrete actions," Lin Jian said.
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