China strongly condemns Japan's moves over Yasukuni Shrine: spokesperson

What happened: China's foreign ministry said it firmly opposes and strongly condemns Japan's moves over the Yasukuni Shrine and lodged serious representations and strong protests with Japan, spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday. Key numbers: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made ritual and cash offerings to the shrine on Why it matters: Mao said the offerings and visits by Japanese officials and politicians reveal a wrong view of history and an intention to clear the path for remilitarization. China called on Japan to recognize history and stop retrogressive moves on historical issues.

China's foreign ministry said it firmly opposes and strongly condemns Japan's moves over the Yasukuni Shrine and lodged serious representations and strong protests with Japan, spokesperson Mao Ning said Monday.

Mao said the offerings and visits by Japanese officials and politicians reveal a wrong view of history and an intention to clear the path for remilitarization. China called on Japan to recognize history and stop retrogressive moves on historical issues.