Chinas strongly condemns negative moves related to Yasukuni Shrine by Japanese PM, officials

What happened: China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China firmly opposes and strongly condemns negative moves by Japan related to Yasukuni Shrine, and has lodged solemn representations and a strong protest with Japan. Key numbers: Japanese PM Sanae Takaichi made ritual and money offerings to Yasukuni Shrine on October 17 and 19. Why it matters: Mao demanded that Japan face up to history, reflect on its crimes, and stop retrogressive acts on historical issues, saying Japan should win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through concrete actions.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said China firmly opposes and strongly condemns negative moves by Japan related to Yasukuni Shrine, and has lodged solemn representations and a strong protest with Japan.

Mao demanded that Japan face up to history, reflect on its crimes, and stop retrogressive acts on historical issues, saying Japan should win the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through concrete actions.