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China Denounces Japan's Military Claims Amid Rising Tensions

12/10/2025

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Story summary

China’s Ministry of National Defense opposes Japan’s claims about Chinese military activities, per Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang.
Zhang Xiaogang accused Japan of misleading the public and disrupting Chinese training exercises.
He warned that Japan’s aggressive military stance could lead to militarism.
Minoru Kihara, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, disputed China’s radar claim and said intermittent radar use poses risks and goes beyond safety measures.

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Historical Context

The Second Sino-Japanese War began on July 7, 1937, following the Marco Polo Bridge incident, escalating tensions from Japan's earlier invasion of Manchuria in 1931. The conflict resulted in an estimated 20 million Chinese deaths and numerous war crimes, including the Nanjing Massacre. Today, China's Ministry of National Defense accuses Japan of reviving militarism, reflecting ongoing tensions in Sino-Japanese relations.

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Story summary

China’s Ministry of National Defense opposes Japan’s claims about Chinese military activities, per Spokesman Zhang Xiaogang.
Zhang Xiaogang accused Japan of misleading the public and disrupting Chinese training exercises.
He warned that Japan’s aggressive military stance could lead to militarism.
Minoru Kihara, Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, disputed China’s radar claim and said intermittent radar use poses risks and goes beyond safety measures.

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