A Chinese military spokesman on Monday denounced the Japanese side for hyping up China's regular military training as a so-called security threat, saying that it will never work for Japan to evade the real issue, to divert attention, or to recriminate.
Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, the spokesman for the Ministry of National Defense, was speaking at a press briefing in response to a comment from the Japanese side about a recent flight training of Chinese carrier-based aircraft.
"The facts in this case are clear and supported by solid evidence, leaving no room for Japan to deny or distort them. On December 6, the Liaoning carrier group, via Warship 101, informed the Japanese Warship 116 that China would conduct carrier-based aircraft flight training. The Japanese side confirmed receipt. Later, the Chinese vessel again notified the Japanese Navy that the training would begin at 15:00 and last approximately six hours, mainly in the area south of the carrier. The Japanese Warship 116 confirmed it once again. In this context, Japan sent aircraft repeatedly into the Chinese training airspace and maritime zone, disrupting operations. The responsibility for endangering flight safety lies entirely with Japan," said Jiang.
"Japan has repeatedly deceived its own people and misled the international community, exaggerating China's normal military training as a so-called 'security threat' and turning itself -- the provocateur -- into the victim. This raises serious questions that is this an attempt to shift attention from the serious consequences caused by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's erroneous statements on China's Taiwan region? Is Japan using this as a pretext to break through the post-war system, seek military deregulation, and revive the specter of militarism? We strongly urge Japan to face up to the crux of the current difficulties in China-Japan relations, express repentance and atone for its mistakes. Any despicable actions and politically manipulative moves involving evasion, distortion, or reversing the blame will not succeed," he said.
China denounces Japan for hyping up regular military training
