Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, prompting criticism from China and South Korea
Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.
OriginalSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFCSourceSouth China Morning PostHong KongLeanCenterCredibilityPublished06:00 UTCRatings: AllSides, MBFC
“China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary”
China criticizes Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary
Key points
- China strongly condemned Japanese leaders for visiting Yasukuni Shrine on the WWII surrender anniversary.
- Beijing filed a formal protest after defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visited the shrine.
- Several Japanese ministers also visited, while PM Takaichi sent a ritual offering.
- China calls Yasukuni a symbol of militarism and criticizes attempts to rehabilitate war criminals.
- Tokyo Trial anniversary highlighted by Beijing as evidence of historical responsibility and regional tensions.
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“Japan Defense Minister Visits Yasukuni as China Tensions Simmer”
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“Japan defence minister visits contentious Yasukuni Shrine to war dead - Reuters”
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“Japanese minister visits shrine to war dead, angering China, South Korea”
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Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi visited Yasukuni Shrine on the 81st anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender.