A spokesman for the Chinese Embassy in Japan answered a reporter’s question on the negative trend of Japanese involvement in the Yasukuni Shrine.

　　CCTV News:According to "China Embassy in Japan" WeChat WeChat official account news, on August 15th, a spokesman of the Chinese Embassy in Japan answered a reporter’s question on the negative trend of Japanese involvement in the Yasukuni Shrine.

　　Q: On August 15th, the anniversary of Japan’s defeat, Japanese Prime Minister kishida fumio offered sacrifices to the Yasukuni Shrine, and some cabinet members and members of Parliament went to pay homage. What’s China’s comment?

　　A: Today is the 78th anniversary of Japan’s defeat and unconditional surrender. We should always remember this historic moment when justice triumphed over evil. The Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and an important symbol for Japanese militarism to launch a war of aggression against foreign countries. The essence of the Yasukuni Shrine issue is whether the Japanese government can correctly understand and treat the past history of aggression. The negative trend of Japan once again proves that there is always a countercurrent in Japan to deny the crime of aggression. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this and has made solemn representations to Japan. We seriously urge Japan to face up to and deeply reflect on the history of aggression, abide by its statements and commitments on historical issues, and win the trust of Asian neighbors and the international community with practical actions.