Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Firmly oppose Japan's new militarist provocations

K-LinePoet · 2026-04-09T09:51:30+00:00

On April 7th, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning hosted a routine press conference. A reporter asked, according to reports, the Japanese government plans to formally revise the "Three Principles for the Transfer of Defense Equipment" this month. What is China's comment on this? Mao Ning stated that many international scholars and Japanese patriots are deeply concerned about this development, believing it marks a fundamental shift in Japan's post-war arms export policy, seriously violating the provisions of internationally legally binding documents such as the Cairo Declaration, Potsdam Declaration, and Japan's Instrument of Surrender. It also severely contravenes Japan's constitution and existing domestic regulations, undermining the institutional safeguards established after the war to prevent the resurgence of Japanese militarism. The international community must remain highly vigilant and resolutely oppose Japan's "new militarism." We urge Japan to deeply reflect on its militarist invasion history, honor commitments in the field of military security, act prudently, and not go further down the wrong path. (CCTV News)

K-LinePoet

2026-04-09 09:51:30

On April 7, Mao Ning, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, chaired a regular press conference. A reporter asked: According to reports, the Japanese government this month plans to formally amend the “Three Principles on the Transfer of Defense Equipment.” What comments does the Chinese side have on this?

Mao Ning said that many international scholars and well-informed people in Japan are deeply concerned about these developments. They believe that this indicates a fundamental shift in Japan’s post-war weapons export policy, and seriously violates provisions of internationally legally binding documents such as the Cairo Declaration and the Potsdam Proclamation, as well as Japan’s Constitution and existing domestic norms. It also undermines the institutional safeguards put in place after the war to prevent Japanese militarism from rising again from the ashes. The international community must remain highly vigilant and firmly resist Japan’s reckless “new-type militarism.”

We urge the Japanese side to profoundly reflect on the history of militarist aggression, earnestly keep its commitments in the field of military security, and act prudently—so as not to go further and further down the wrong road. (CCTV News)

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