BEIJING, Sept. 10 -- "We urge the Japanese side to profoundly reflect on its history of aggression, earnestly respect the security concerns of its Asian neighbors and the rest of the international community, speak and act with prudence on military and security matters, and avoid repeating past mistakes," said Senior Colonel Jiang Bin, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense (MND), at a press briefing on Wednesday.
It's reported that the Japanese Ministry of Defense submitted a record defense budget request of 8.85 trillion yen for fiscal year 2026. In addition, Japan will deploy upgraded Type-12 land-based anti-ship long-range missile to Kyushu, whose range covers China's coastal area.
In response to these reports, Spokesperson Jiang said that Japan is accelerating its military buildup, developing capabilities, including offensive weapons and equipment, which far exceed what is required for its exclusively defense-oriented policy. "This has sparked vigilance and concerns among peace-loving peoples worldwide, who have to wonder what is the real intention of the Japanese side?" Jang stated.
The spokesperson noted that China just hosted commemorative activities marking the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. "The aggressive war launched by Japanese militarists inflicted immense suffering upon the peoples of Asian nations," the spokesperson said, adding that "Today, the resolve of regional countries to defend peace is stronger than ever, and we will not allow Japanese militarism to make a comeback."
The spokesperson seriously urged the Japanese side to profoundly reflect on its history of aggression, earnestly respect the security concerns of its Asian neighbors and the rest of the international community, speak and act with prudence on military and security matters, and avoid repeating past mistakes.