On October 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. Some reporters asked questions. Recently, the Japanese media disclosed for the first time the records of internal meetings at Yasukuni Shrine, systematically disclosing the decision-making process for 14 Class A war criminals including Hideki Tojo. Records show that the Japanese government formed an arrangement with the Yasukuni Shrine to worship Class A war criminals as early as the 1960s, but the relevant facts were not disclosed to the outside world; they were not known to the outside world until 1979. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Mao Ning said that the relevant records once again prove that back then, the Japanese government knew that it was extremely dishonorable and unconscious, and kept it secret during the decision-making process. These Class A war criminals were the main culprits of Japan's militaristic war of aggression, and their hands were covered with the blood of the people of the affected countries. The solemn judgment of the Tokyo trial forever pinned these war criminals on the pillar of shame in human history, promoted international justice, and laid the legal foundation for the post-war international order. Japan's rulers have repeatedly paid homage to such a factual “war criminal shrine.” What is their conscience? She stressed that history must not be tampered with, and the truth must not be erased. There is irrefutable evidence of Japan's militaristic aggression. Those in power in Japan should face up to history, reflect on criminal responsibility, and reinvent their minds.

On October 15, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference. Some reporters asked questions. Recently, the Japanese media disclosed for the first time the records of internal meetings at Yasukuni Shrine, systematically disclosing the decision-making process for 14 Class A war criminals including Hideki Tojo. Records show that the Japanese government formed an arrangement with the Yasukuni Shrine to worship Class A war criminals as early as the 1960s, but the relevant facts were not disclosed to the outside world; they were not known to the outside world until 1979. What comments does the Chinese side have on this? Mao Ning said that the relevant records once again prove that back then, the Japanese government knew that it was extremely dishonorable and unconscious, and kept it secret during the decision-making process. These Class A war criminals were the main culprits of Japan's militaristic war of aggression, and their hands were covered with the blood of the people of the affected countries. The solemn judgment of the Tokyo trial forever pinned these war criminals on the pillar of shame in human history, promoted international justice, and laid the legal foundation for the post-war international order. Japan's rulers have repeatedly paid homage to such a factual “war criminal shrine.” What is their conscience? She stressed that history must not be tampered with, and the truth must not be erased. There is irrefutable evidence of Japan's militaristic aggression. Those in power in Japan should face up to history, reflect on criminal responsibility, and reinvent their minds.