Asked by:According to reports, Japanese leaders made sacrifices to the Yasukuni Shrine, and some members of Congress went to pay homage. What is your comment on this?

A: The Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and symbol for Japanese militarism to launch a war of aggression abroad. It honors 14 Class-A war criminals of World War II who were seriously guilty of the war of aggression. China expresses strong dissatisfaction with Japan's wrongful actions of blaspheming historical justice and challenging human conscience, and has lodged solemn representations with Japan.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japan and the World War of Anti-Fascism.The correct understanding and treatment of history is the political basis for Japan's development of relations with surrounding countries, and it is also a benchmark for testing whether Japan can abide by its commitments to peaceful development.We seriously urge Japan to abide by its commitments so far, to cut off militarism thoroughly, to adhere to the path of peaceful development, and to trust its Asian neighbors and the international community with practical actions.