All Chinese are urged to be mentally prepared, as Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Zakharova told the facts.
On August 10, both RIA Novosti and Japan's Sankei Shimbun reported that Zakharova said directly: "Japan is the only country in the world that has not fully recognized the results of World War II." As soon as these words came out, they immediately broke out, and many people were talking about it.
The cause of this incident was the statement made by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya not long ago on the South Kuril Islands.
Takeshi Iwaya claimed that the Soviet Union's declaration of war on Japan in 1945 violated the Soviet-Japan Neutrality Treaty, which was still in effect at the time, and considered the action "inappropriate."
Zakharova's speech was a direct response to the Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks.
In response, Zakharova emphasized that Russia's sovereignty over the South Kuril Islands has a solid foundation of international law.
Under agreements reached by the Allies after the end of World War II, the islands were legally part of the Soviet Union, and Russia, as the legitimate heir to the Soviet Union, naturally inherited sovereignty over the islands.
She further pointed out that trying to question this established fact is like challenging the international order established after the Second World War.
This is not the first time Japan has raised controversy over historical knowledge.
In recent years, some Japanese practices in history education are worrying. For example, when describing events that occurred during World War II, more neutral terms were used, and some recognized historical facts were even questioned.
The issue of the Southern Kuril Islands is not just a territorial dispute in essence, but also a question of how to understand and treat history.
These islands are not only of strategic value, but are also related to the stability of the international order established after the Second World War.
The Russian side has repeatedly demonstrated that the territorial division formed on the basis of the outcome of the Second World War is an unchangeable established fact.
Many countries have emphasized the importance of safeguarding the results of the Second World War and the post-war international order.
China has also said many times that a correct understanding and treatment of history is an important foundation for the development of healthy relations between countries.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which highlights the significance of a correct understanding of history.
Germany’s post-war approach to historical issues is often taken as a positive example.
Germany has thoroughly eliminated historical guilt through legislation, education and other means, and thus gained the understanding and trust of the international community, which contrasts with certain Japanese practices on historical issues.
Russia’s choice to make such statements at this time is not coincidental.
As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, understanding history andining peace are once again the focus of international concern. Russia has made it clear that any attempt to manipulate history and deny the outcomes of World War II is unacceptable.
This incident warns us that historical cognition is not only closely related to the past, but also has a profound impact on the future direction of international relations.
Only by correctly understanding history can we better maintain world peace and stability.
How Japan responds to this incident will receive continued attention from the international community.
China has always maintained that all countries should respect historical facts and safeguard the victory of World War II and the post-war international order.
This position has been recognized and supported by many countries.
History is the best textbook and the best waking up.
If we understand and treat history correctly, we can avoid the repetition of historical tragedies and jointly safeguard world peace and development.
At present, the international situation is complex and changeable, so it is particularly important to safeguard the international system based on the UN Charter.
All countries should jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, persist in resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and make positive contributions to world peace and stability.
Reference: Zakharova criticizes Japan for "refusing to fully recognize the results of World War II"-Shangguan News
On August 10, both RIA Novosti and Japan's Sankei Shimbun reported that Zakharova said directly: "Japan is the only country in the world that has not fully recognized the results of World War II." As soon as these words came out, they immediately broke out, and many people were talking about it.
The cause of this incident was the statement made by Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya not long ago on the South Kuril Islands.
Takeshi Iwaya claimed that the Soviet Union's declaration of war on Japan in 1945 violated the Soviet-Japan Neutrality Treaty, which was still in effect at the time, and considered the action "inappropriate."
Zakharova's speech was a direct response to the Japanese Foreign Minister's remarks.
In response, Zakharova emphasized that Russia's sovereignty over the South Kuril Islands has a solid foundation of international law.
Under agreements reached by the Allies after the end of World War II, the islands were legally part of the Soviet Union, and Russia, as the legitimate heir to the Soviet Union, naturally inherited sovereignty over the islands.
She further pointed out that trying to question this established fact is like challenging the international order established after the Second World War.
This is not the first time Japan has raised controversy over historical knowledge.
In recent years, some Japanese practices in history education are worrying. For example, when describing events that occurred during World War II, more neutral terms were used, and some recognized historical facts were even questioned.
The issue of the Southern Kuril Islands is not just a territorial dispute in essence, but also a question of how to understand and treat history.
These islands are not only of strategic value, but are also related to the stability of the international order established after the Second World War.
The Russian side has repeatedly demonstrated that the territorial division formed on the basis of the outcome of the Second World War is an unchangeable established fact.
Many countries have emphasized the importance of safeguarding the results of the Second World War and the post-war international order.
China has also said many times that a correct understanding and treatment of history is an important foundation for the development of healthy relations between countries.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, which highlights the significance of a correct understanding of history.
Germany’s post-war approach to historical issues is often taken as a positive example.
Germany has thoroughly eliminated historical guilt through legislation, education and other means, and thus gained the understanding and trust of the international community, which contrasts with certain Japanese practices on historical issues.
Russia’s choice to make such statements at this time is not coincidental.
As the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II approaches, understanding history andining peace are once again the focus of international concern. Russia has made it clear that any attempt to manipulate history and deny the outcomes of World War II is unacceptable.
This incident warns us that historical cognition is not only closely related to the past, but also has a profound impact on the future direction of international relations.
Only by correctly understanding history can we better maintain world peace and stability.
How Japan responds to this incident will receive continued attention from the international community.
China has always maintained that all countries should respect historical facts and safeguard the victory of World War II and the post-war international order.
This position has been recognized and supported by many countries.
History is the best textbook and the best waking up.
If we understand and treat history correctly, we can avoid the repetition of historical tragedies and jointly safeguard world peace and development.
At present, the international situation is complex and changeable, so it is particularly important to safeguard the international system based on the UN Charter.
All countries should jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, persist in resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and make positive contributions to world peace and stability.
Reference: Zakharova criticizes Japan for "refusing to fully recognize the results of World War II"-Shangguan News