China holds commemorative events for the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japan to put pressure on Japan? China responds.

On August 28th, the News Center for the 80th anniversary commemoration of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held the first press conference to introduce the progress of the commemoration activities and answer questions from journalists. A reporter asked a question, stating that the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of China's victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is highly anticipated in Japan. Some believe that China is pressuring Japan by bringing up historical issues and interfering with Japan's narrative of World War II. At the same time, in recent years, there have been forces in Japan seeking to loosen military restrictions, downplay aggression history, and even distort and rewrite history in order to portray Japan as a victim of war. What is China's comment on this? "Guarding the truth of history, upholding the correct view of history, is a matter of human conscience, international justice, and world peace. The ability to correctly understand and handle history is a touchstone to test whether Japan can uphold conscience, peace, and development commitments," said Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs Hong Lei. Hong Lei pointed out that there is always a force within Japan attempting to deny aggression, glorify aggression, distort and rewrite history, and even try to exonerate war criminals, challenging the post-war international order, human conscience, and peace-loving people. In recent years, Japan has significantly adjusted its security policies, annually increasing defense budgets, constantly relaxing weapon export restrictions, seeking breakthroughs in military development, which has raised strong doubts among Asian neighbors and the international community about whether Japan truly adheres to the principles of defense and peace. Hong Lei stated that on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan once again faces questions of history and the times. We urge Japan to face history, deeply reflect on the responsibility for aggression, completely separate from militarism, and follow the path of peaceful development and friendly neighboring relations.