June 10th, Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lin Jian, presided over a routine press conference.
According to reports, on the 9th, the Japanese Liberal Party held a general meeting and passed a draft proposal for revising the “three security documents”. The draft mentions China’s military construction and other surrounding security situations. It lists NATO member countries planning to increase defense spending as a percentage of GDP to 3.5%, emphasizing the necessity to significantly raise defense expenditures. It also calls for strengthening counterattack capabilities, i.e., the ability to attack enemy bases, and establishing systems capable of withstanding large-scale saturation attacks. The draft proposes researching the introduction of next-generation submarines capable of carrying long-range missiles. It aims to further ensure the credibility of extended deterrence based on American nuclear deterrence, and to ensure sustained combat capabilities on an annual basis. The Liberal Party expects to submit the draft proposal to Prime Minister Yukie Kaishaku in late June. What are China’s comments on this?
Lin Jian pointed out that the draft once again exposes the attempts by some Japanese forces to ‘re-militarize’ the country, to break through post-war norms, and to engage in aggressive military expansion. The international community, including China, is highly concerned and vigilant about these actions. We have also noticed that insightful individuals and anti-war groups in Japan are expressing their concerns and opposition in various forms.
"Righteous country's draft is unwarranted finger pointing accusation, smearing normal Chinese military activities. Deliberately amplifying the surrounding tense situation for a single purpose: deception of Japanese citizens and international society, to fabricate an excuse for their own accelerated 'militarization'." Lin Jian said.
He further emphasized that Japanese right-wing forces, under the pretext of "strengthening defense" and "passive response," are actually developing powerful medium- and long-range weapons for aggressive strikes. They are enhancing their military capabilities and deploying troops at the forefront, pushing Japan's security policies in a direction of aggression and expansionism. They attempt to integrate military expansion and readiness into the country's institutions, economy, industry, and public opinion, gradually breaking through Japan's constitution and international legal regulations. By doing so, they abandon their international obligations and challenge the post-war international order. This trend is becoming increasingly apparent and very dangerous. The international community must remain highly vigilant and take precautions to prevent such developments from happening.
(Reporter from Pengpai News: Yang Wenqin, Xie Ruiqiang)
