Spokesperson's Remarks｜U.S. and Japan need to be conducive to regional peace and stability when developing ties

In response to a media inquiry regarding the meeting held between Japanese and U.S. leaders, where they reaffirmed to strengthen the alliance, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that the Asia-Pacific is a stellar example of peace and development. The growth of bilateral relations and security cooperation between the U.S. and Japan need to be conducive to regional peace and stability, rather than the other way around.

Guo pointed out at a regular press conference in Beijing that given Japan's history of militarist aggression during the last century, Japan's military and security moves have been closely watched by its Asian neighbors and the international community.

"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. We urge Japan to respect its neighboring countries' security concerns, deeply reflect on its history of aggression, stick to the path of peaceful development, and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the wider international community through concrete actions", Guo noted. (By Ma Ziqian/China Youth Daily)