Russia is closely watching Japan's rapid remilitarization and military cooperation in the Asia-Pacific, viewing it as a threat to regional peace and security. Moscow plans to continue diplomatic efforts to highlight the detrimental nature of Tokyo's policies, which Zakharova attributes to US pressure.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated on June 3 that Japan's claims of not remilitarizing are a disguise, accusing Tokyo of evading its historical responsibilities and international obligations while expanding its military capabilities under the guise of 'collective self-defense' and 'counterattack capabilities'.
China's foreign ministry has denied a Financial Times report claiming President Xi Jinping criticized Japan's military buildup to Donald Trump. The FT stated Xi "castigated" Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi, but China's spokeswoman Mao Ning said this "does not accord with the information available to the Chinese side."
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning stated that reports of President Xi Jinping criticizing Japan's alleged remilitarization to Donald Trump are baseless rumors and do not align with China's information.
China's Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Mao Ning announced that China prohibits dual-use item exports to Japanese military users and for military purposes, citing concerns over Japan's 'remilitarization' and nuclear ambitions.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning denied reports that the US-China presidential summit discussed Japan's 'remilitarization,' stating the reports are inconsistent with China's understanding and reiterating China's clear stance on Sino-Japanese relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping expressed strong concerns about Japan's remilitarization during a recent summit with US President Donald Trump, reportedly surprising American officials. Xi criticized Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and Japan's defense spending increase, while Trump defended Japan's need for greater security due to North Korean threats.
Vasily Nebenzya pointed out that remilitarization is gaining momentum in Japan, as evidenced by"a sharp increase in military spending"
Russia's Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova called on Japan to fully recognize the results of World War II and abandon the course of accelerated remilitarization. Zakharova criticized Tokyo's liberalization of weapons exports as a deliberate departure from its pacifist foreign policy maintained for over eight decades. She also condemned Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's recent offering to the Yasukuni Shinto Shrine, calling it an odious temple that symbolizes militarism and a cynical disregard for the feelings of neighboring peoples who suffered from militaristic Japan during WWII.
