China warns Japan, which possesses 'counterattack capability,' "Do not become a regional security disruptor"

Statement Released Under the Name of the Spokesperson of the Japanese Embassy on the 16th

Kung Xuan You, Chinese Ambassador to Japan.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Han Yeju] China warned Japan not to "become a destroyer of bilateral relations and regional security" in response to Japan's decision to revise its security documents, including the declaration of possessing a 'counterattack capability' to strike enemy missile bases.

On the 16th, the Chinese government issued a statement through the spokesperson of its embassy in Japan, urging to "return to the political consensus between China and Japan of 'being cooperative partners and not threats'."

The statement added, "Historically, Japan entered the path of militarism, committing acts of aggression and crimes against humanity, bringing severe disasters to the region and the world," and explained, "The significant adjustment of security policies and strengthening of counterattack military capabilities this time raises suspicions that Japan is deviating from the postwar (post-World War II defeat) path of peaceful development."

Regarding the contents of Japan's new security document emphasizing threats from China, it stated, "It seriously deviates from basic facts," expressing "strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition," and reported that it has lodged a diplomatic protest, referred to as a 'stern negotiation,' with the Japanese side.

It also asserted, "China's position on Diaoyudao (釣魚島, Japanese name Senkaku Islands), maritime issues, and the Taiwan issue is clear and firm," adding, "Taking related measures is entirely within China's sovereign scope, and we cannot tolerate Japan interfering or using this as a pretext to cause problems."

Earlier, on the 16th, the Japanese government decided at an extraordinary cabinet meeting to revise the three major security documents, fundamentally strengthening defense capabilities, including the possession of counterattack capabilities.

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