China Calls for Global Unity Against Revival of Militarism and Fascism Amid Regional Tensions

Beijing Issues Strong Warning on Militarism

Beijing, China – Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun stated on Tuesday that all countries bear the responsibility to unite against any attempts to revive militarism or fascism, underscoring the critical need to ensure global peace and stability. The remarks were made during a regular news conference in Beijing.

Guo's statement comes amidst heightened regional tensions, particularly following recent comments by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan. Takaichi had suggested that any Chinese military action in Taiwan could constitute a 'survival-threatening situation' for Japan, potentially warranting military intervention.

Historical Context of Aggression Highlighted

In his address, Guo Jiakun extensively referenced historical Japanese militarism during World War II, detailing numerous atrocities committed against China and other Asian neighbors. He cited the Nanjing Massacre, where over 300,000 people were killed, the Manila Massacre with approximately 100,000 Filipino civilians killed in one month, and the Sook Ching massacre in Singapore, which claimed tens of thousands of lives.

Guo further noted that records from the International Military Tribunal for the Far East document over 100 large-scale massacres perpetrated by the Japanese military across Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and Thailand. He also highlighted the brutalization of Allied prisoners of war, forced labor, and the coercion of women from various Asian countries and the Netherlands into sexual slavery as 'comfort women.'

The spokesman stressed, 'War crimes cannot be erased, and the history of aggression cannot be rewritten,' warning that any 'connivance or indulgence toward provocative actions by Japanese right-wing forces would only allow the specter of militarism to re-emerge and once again place the people of Asia in danger.'

Taiwan and Regional Stability

China views Prime Minister Takaichi's remarks as a significant interference in its internal affairs and a departure from Japan's long-standing strategic ambiguity concerning Taiwan. Beijing reiterated its firm adherence to the 'one-China principle' and cautioned against any 'external interference' in the Taiwan question.

Guo Jiakun's comments also came as several neighboring countries, including Russia, Pakistan, Laos, and Cambodia, voiced opposition to Takaichi's statements and publicly reaffirmed their support for the one-China principle.

Call for Upholding Post-War Order

The Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman urged the international community to jointly safeguard the hard-won victory of World War II and uphold the post-war international order. He emphasized that preventing the resurgence of militarism and fascism is crucial for maintaining global peace and stability.