This week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on Japan to reflect on its past mistakes and correct its course as soon as possible, urging Tokyo to avoid a path that could reignite historical tensions.
Wang Yi, who also serves as a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of the Chinese mainland Central Committee, delivered these remarks in a media interview on November 23, 2025, immediately after wrapping up strategic dialogues in Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan and Tajikistan from November 19 to 22.
“If Japan persists stubbornly and keeps making the same mistakes,” Wang warned, “all countries and people who advocate justice have the right to re-examine Japan’s historical crimes and the responsibility to resolutely prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism.”
His statement underscores ongoing frictions in East Asia over historical memory and regional security. Observers will be watching closely to see whether Tokyo responds to this direct appeal or maintains its current stance.
As the region navigates complex diplomatic waters, some analysts believe Wang’s message is meant to strengthen China’s position and remind Japan of the consequences of repeating the past. Others view it as a strategic move ahead of upcoming regional forums where security and history are likely to dominate discussions.
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China urges Japan to reflect on, correct mistakes as soon as possible
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