Tensions flared on Friday when the Chinese Foreign Ministry publicly admonished Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, urging her to stop shifting blame for global public opinion's sake and retract her recent comments on the Taiwan region.
At the daily briefing, spokesperson Guo Jiakun urged Japan to "sincerely reflect" on its statements, withdraw any errors, and honor its post-World War II obligations under international law. "Safeguarding the outcomes of World War II is a shared responsibility of the international community," Guo stressed.
The ministry's statement warned that deflecting attention from domestic challenges by pointing fingers at neighboring regions deepens mistrust and destabilizes East Asia's delicate diplomatic balance. It called on Japan to align its rhetoric with the spirit of post-war reconciliation and legal commitments.
With global audiences tuned in to developments in East Asia, this public exchange highlights how historical narratives continue to influence modern diplomacy. The call for mutual respect and shared responsibility on the world stage has never been more urgent.
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Chinese FM urges Japan to stop shifting blame for global public opinion's sake
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