China on Monday urged Japan to draw lessons from history, and exercise prudence in security issues as this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
Jiang Bin, a spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, made the remarks in response to a media request for comment on claims by Japanese government sources that the country plans to export six Abukuma-class ships to the Philippines.
"China always believes that defense and security cooperation among relevant countries should not target third parties or harm the interests of third parties. During World War II, Japanese militarism carried out aggression and colonial rule against neighboring countries including China and the Philippines, and occupied China's Nanhai Zhudao, bearing grave responsibilities for the historical crimes," the spokesman said.
"In recent years, Japan has broken through its pacifist constitution and exclusively defense-oriented policy, constantly exporting weapons and equipment abroad, attempting to cobble together small groupings to make troubles in South China Sea, and create unstable factors for the Asia-Pacific region. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. We urge the Japanese side to deeply reflect on itself and draw lessons from history, exercise prudence in military security issues, and do more things conducive to maintaining regional peace and stability," he said.
Japan urged to exercise prudence in military, security fields
