China urges Japan to stop testing the bottom line of international justice with its nuclear ambitions, foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said at a press briefing in Beijing on Friday.
The spokesman's remarks came after a senior Japanese official said that Japan should have nuclear weapons.
"For quite some time, Japan has repeatedly made erroneous statements and actions on military and security issues. Now, some forces in Japan are hinting at the desire to possess nuclear weapons, reflecting the growing ambitions of Japan's right-wing conservative forces to revive militarism, break free from the restriction of international order, and accelerate the country's 'remilitarization,'" Guo said.
"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. The Japanese side must take a hard look at its responsibility for the war crimes, observe international law and its Constitution, cease seeking excuses for military expansion and arms buildup, and stop testing the bottom line of international justice on the issue of nuclear weapons," the spokesman said.
China urges Japan to stop challenging int'l bottom line with its nuclear ambitions
A thriving crab-themed night market is drawing food lovers and enthusiastic visitors to Yiyang City in central China's Hunan Province, as the prime season for hairy crab consumption arrives, driving up the local night economy.
Local authorities have unveiled an event that blends culture, commerce and tourism to boost tourism spending during peak season for crab consumption.
Building on the five hairy crab restaurants on a once-quiet pedestrian street in the city's Datonghu Lake District, local authorities, in collaboration with business operators, have rolled out a package of measures, including bid invitation, extension of rent breaks and distribution of consumer vouchers, since September, virtually turning the entire pedestrian street into a bustling night market zone.
Beyond fine food, a lineup of nighttime performances, including singing and dance competitions and carnival-style activities, has been held to attract visitors. Local chefs compete in culinary challenges, crafting elaborate feasts featuring crabs and other local aquatic delicacies and drawing crowds of residents and tourists alike.
Since September, the Datonghu Lake District has received nearly 100,000 visits, generating approximately 100 million yuan (around 15 million U.S. dollars) in revenue across the dining, retail and hospitality sectors.
Located in the heart of the Dongting Lake area, the Datonghu District is a major hairy crab producer in Hunan. This year, the total output value of the local hairy crab industry is expected to exceed 900 million yuan (about 135.4 million U.S. dollars), an increase of about 5.88 percent year on year. Hairy crabs farmed in Yiyang have also been exported to overseas markets, including Singapore and the United Arab Emirates.
Crab-themed market boosts night economy in central China city
