China has expressed strong concern over a recent military logistics cooperation agreement signed between Japan and the Philippines, warning that such arrangements could undermine regional peace and stability if they target third parties.
Responding to a question from RT TV, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said that China’s consistent position is that cooperation between countries should not be directed against any third country or harm the interests of others. He emphasized that military and security cooperation should not escalate tensions or destabilize the region.
The agreement, signed recently by Japan and the Philippines, aims to enhance mutual support and cooperation in military logistics. Japanese officials have stated that Tokyo will provide security assistance worth millions of U.S. dollars to the Philippines, describing the partnership as strengthening a so-called “quasi-alliance.”
Commenting on the potential impact of the agreement, Guo Jiakun recalled the historical context of Japan’s actions during World War II. He stated that Japanese militarists invaded the Philippines during the war, oppressed the Philippine people and servicemen from Allied nations through force and coercion, and committed serious atrocities. He also noted that Japanese militarists ruthlessly killed Chinese diplomatic and consular officials during that period.
Guo stressed that this history must not be forgotten, adding that the atrocities committed during World War II must be remembered, accounted for, and that justice should be delivered for such crimes. According to China, historical accountability is essential when assessing Japan’s current military and security policies.
The spokesperson further criticized Japan’s recent military posture, saying that despite criticism from Southeast Asian countries and the wider international community over its latest military and security developments, Japan has shown no intention of correcting its course. Instead, he said, Japan has used various pretexts to expand its military buildup and export weapons.
Guo Jiakun argued that these actions further expose the motives of Japanese right-wing forces to push for remilitarization and a return to the path of military expansion. He warned that such trends pose risks to regional stability, particularly in East Asia and Southeast Asia.
China called on all peace-loving countries and people to remain vigilant and firmly oppose any revival of militarism or remilitarization in Japan. Guo concluded by saying that only by rejecting militarism and maintaining restraint can countries in the region safeguard peace and stability.
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