According to Japan's Kyodo News, on August 17 local time, Koike Koichi, Secretary-General of the Central Committee of the Japanese Communist Party, held a press conference.
At the meeting, Koichi Koike criticized Japanese Prime Minister Yukie Takahashi for not mentioning "reflection" in her speech at the "National Memorial Ceremony for the Fallen."
He pointed out: "This shows a lack of reflection on invasion wars and colonial rule."
Regarding Koike's statement that "we must never let such war tragedies happen again," Koide criticized: "It is possible that she simply has no historical understanding of the fact that it was Japan itself that initiated that war in the past."
Xiaochí still expresses concern about visiting Yasukuni Shrine with members of the Japanese Liberal Democratic Party (LDP).
He told reporters, "This is the Democratic Party's statement of support for aggression as a political party, and it will inevitably worsen relations with all Asian countries."
On the afternoon of the 17th, Koichou Koike held a press conference. Kyodo News
August 15th marks the day when Japan surrendered unconditionally, yet the ruling party in Japan still shows no sign of repentance.
On that day, Japanese Defense Minister Shinzo Abe paid his respects at the Yasukuni Shrine. Suzuki Toshio, Secretary-General of the Japan Self-Defense Alliance, Arimura Yoshiko, President of the General Affairs Council, and Nishimura Yasutoshi, Chairman of the Election Countermeasures Committee, also paid their respects at the Yasukuni Shrine. This was the first time that senior members of the Japan Self-Defense Alliance have paid their respects collectively.
On the same day, Kaise Yasuko offered "torch materials" at the Yasukuni Shrine, and delivered a speech at the "National Memorial Ceremony for the Fallen in the War".
Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian pointed out that in his speech, Governor Takahashi avoided discussing "reflection" and "lessons learned," and obscured the blame for the aggression. By taking a backward step in history, he once again revealed the sinister intention of Governor Takahashi's regime to cover up, distort, and rehabilitate the history of aggression. This has drawn strong condemnation and widespread opposition from all parties.
Lin Jian said that on the day of Japan's defeat and surrender, Koike Manako paid tribute to the 'war criminal shrine'. High-ranking officials and political figures such as Japanese Defense Minister Shinzo Abe also visited the shrine, which further increased the high levels of vigilance among Asian neighbors and the international community towards Japan's national direction.
“The learned people in Japan point out that a nation lacking self-reflection cannot gain trust. The Minister of Defence's actions are tantamount to supporting an imperialist war.” Lin Jian points out that this year marks the 81st anniversary of the Chinese People's War Against Japan and the 80th anniversary of the Tokyo Trial, during which anti-fascist wars won. Only by confronting history, learning from it, can we avoid repeating past mistakes and straying off course.”
"We urge Japanese policymakers to seriously listen to the voices of justice from both domestic and international societies in Japan. We deeply reflect upon our responsibilities, sever ties with militarism, and do not continue down the path of error." said Lin Jian.
