The Ministry of Foreign Affairs: the Japanese side on historical issues need to have missed | foreign | Japan _ news

China News Agency, Beijing, July 8 (Yu Zhan Yi Wang Yifei), Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei 8th said at a regular press conference, Japan policymakers has significant lack of understanding of the history, show that the Japanese side on this issue really needs to make up, carefully listen to the just appeal of the international community.

A reporter's question, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary said Yoshihide Suga, 7th and internationalization of China's historical problems no benefit to regional peace and cooperation, should show the attitude of facing the future development of relations and cooperation. China have any comment on that?

"The Japanese remarks demonstrated once again Japan policymakers cannot deal with its history of aggression. "Hong says.

Hong Lei, reiterate that first, Japan's militaristic war of wars of aggression against China brought grave disaster to the Chinese people, Chinese commemorative activities, emphasizing to remember, is to cherish the memory of martyrs, cherish peace, warning the future.

Second, earnestly address and reflect on its history of aggression and militarism drew is Japan and its Asian neighbors the important political foundation for development, is testing Japan's foreign policy orientation of the litmus test for the attention of the international community. Japan policymakers has significant lack of understanding of the history, show that the Japanese side on this issue really needs to make up, carefully listen to the just appeal of the international community.

Third, the premise for the future is to face up to history, to learn from history, rather than deliberately, weakened or even beautify its history of aggression. As the offender, Japan should make it clear what can be done to open the door to future-oriented. (End)

(Original title: Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Governors lack of understanding at least of historical significance)

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17:22 July 08, 2014 China News Network