Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun

In response to a media inquiry regarding the meeting held today between Japanese and US leaders, where they reaffirmed to strengthen the alliance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that, the Asia-Pacific region is a highland for peaceful development. The US and Japan should contribute to regional peace and stability when developing bilateral relations and conducting security cooperation, not the opposite.

Guo stated that, due to Japan's history of militarist aggression in modern times, its military and security moves have long been closely watched by neighboring Asian countries and the international community. As this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, we urge Japan to earnestly respect the security concerns of neighboring countries, deeply reflect on its past actions, adhere to the path of peaceful development, and earn the trust of Asian countries through concrete actions.

Global Times