A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman on Tuesday urged the international community to stay on high alert against the rise of Japan's neo-militarism and take resolute moves to curb it.
Guo Jiakun, the spokesman, made the statement at a daily press briefing in Beijing in response to a query on Japan's provision of assistance to Ukraine.
"In recent years, Japan has been pursuing remilitarization at full throttle, developing powerful offensive intermediate and long-range weapons, easing restrictions on export of lethal weapons, engaging in frequent interactions with countries from outside the region, expanding the scope of activities of its Self-Defence Forces, and building a combat-ready operational system. This is Japan trying to break free from the constraints of its Constitution, international law, and its “exclusively defense-oriented” principle. ," Guo said.
"This is Japan challenging the postwar international order. Japan portrays itself as a “peace-loving country,” but its actions are in the very opposite direction. The malevolent emergence of neo-militarism in Japan is putting regional peace and stability under threat. The international community must stay on high alert and take resolute countermeasures," said the spokesman.
China urges high alert against Japan's neo-militarism
