China's Ministry of Defense urged Japan to 'fulfill its obligations as a defeated nation in World War II' and refrain from challenging the post-war international order, amid criticism over Japan's increased military spending and potential arms exports. The spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, Jiang Bin, issued a stern warning during a press conference, demanding that Tokyo 'stop undermining peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific,' Argentina's Noticias Argentinas agency reported. Beijing's criticism comes after the Japanese government recently approved an increase in defense spending and negotiations with the Philippines for the export of a Japanese missile. Accusation of the return of militarism Jiang Bin criticized Japan for repeatedly violating its pacifist constitution by increasing its military budget, promoting the export of lethal weapons, and seeking to revise its three non-nuclear principles. After its defeat, Japan abandoned a large number of these arsenals, which have poisoned more than 2,000 people and continue to pose a threat to the security of the Chinese people and the environment. China formally requested that Japan: Accelerate the process of elimination. Provide timely information on abandoned chemical weapons. Fully assist China in searching for and identifying clues. Take responsibility for treating contaminated water and soil. 'By accelerating the pace of easing restrictions on military development, Japanese militarism is about to return,' the spokesperson stated categorically. The issue of abandoned chemical weapons The Chinese spokesperson also attacked Japan for its 'lack of proactive efforts,' which have severely delayed the elimination of chemical weapons abandoned by Japanese military forces on Chinese territory during World War II. Jiang recalled that the use of these weapons by Japanese militarists caused more than 200,000 casualties among Chinese military and civilians.
