zhōng guó中国zhù rì驻日shǐ guǎn使馆dūn cù敦促rì fāng日方zhèng shì正视lì shǐ历史、jiān chí坚持hé píng和平
August 15 is the anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II.
At this time each year, historical issues become a focus of attention for the international community.
Recently, in response to some Japanese political figures offering ritual items to or visiting Yasukuni Shrine, the Chinese Embassy in Japan issued a statement expressing China’s position.
A Chinese spokesperson said that Yasukuni Shrine enshrines war criminals who were responsible for wars of aggression.
Correctly addressing and deeply reflecting on history are important prerequisites for Japan’s return to the international community after the war, and also an important foundation for the healthy development of China-Japan relations.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trials.
The Chinese Embassy in Japan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the lessons of history must be seriously learned.
China urges Japan to uphold its commitment to peaceful development, not to return to its old path, and to genuinely safeguard regional peace and stability.
In addition to historical issues, China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently stated several times that it hopes all parties will strictly observe international law and maintain peace through dialogue and cooperation.
History is the best textbook.
Only by facing the past and seriously learning its lessons can we earn the trust of neighboring countries and the international community, and move together toward a peaceful and better future.