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China condemns Japanese officials' visit to Yasukuni Shrine

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China has strongly condemned a visit by Japanese officials to the Yasukuni Shrine, a site controversial for honoring war criminals. Beijing views the shrine as a symbol of Japanese militarism and accuses the visiting officials of attempting to rehabilitate war criminals and distort historical facts. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that such visits undermine efforts to conceal Japan's war responsibility and pave the way for remilitarization. AI

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China condemns Japanese officials' visit to Yasukuni Shrine

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Phoebe Zhang ·

    China blasts Japanese officials’ visit to Yasukuni Shrine on WWII anniversary

    China has “strongly condemned” Japanese leaders for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine and making an offering on the 81st anniversary of Japan’s announcement of surrender in World War II. Beijing lodged a formal protest after Japanese defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi visite…

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