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BEIJING: China's military lashed out Saturday at Japan's plans to boost defence spending, accusing Tokyo of raising regional tensions under the pretext of safeguarding national security.
China "resolutely opposes" the five-year defence plan adopted by Japan on Tuesday, defence ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said in a statement posted on the ministry's website.
Japan "continues to deny its history of World War II aggression, challenge the post-war order, and harm the feelings of the people of those victimized nations," Geng said.
The strongly worded statement marks the latest salvo in the ongoing string of accusations over who is responsible for a sharp rise in tensions in the East China Sea.
Under the arrangement adopted Tuesday, Japan will raise defence spending by 5 per cent over the next five years to purchase its first surveillance drones, more jet fighters and naval destroyers, and set up an amphibious unit similar to the US marines.
Broader defence program guidelines also adopted Tuesday say Japan is "gravely concerned" about China's growing maritime and military presence in the East China Sea, and its lack of transparency and "high-handed" approach. Late last month, China said all aircraft entering a vast zone over the East China sea must identify themselves and follow China's instructions.
Geng accused Japan of manufacturing fears of Chinese aggression and denying responsibility for having invaded China and other countries in the last century.
He accused Japan of maintaining a "Cold War mentality" that runs counter to the trends of peaceful development, cooperation and mutual benefit.
"We urge Japan to reflect deeply on its history, strictly adhere to its commitment to peaceful development, and take concrete measures to improve relations with its neighbors to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and development," Geng said.
China slams Japan's new defence plan, says Tokyo maintaining 'Cold War mentality' - The Times of India
This is hilarious - Chinese defense spending has increased from 20 billion in 2002 to 120 billion last year and they complain when their enemies do it in reciprocation.
China "resolutely opposes" the five-year defence plan adopted by Japan on Tuesday, defence ministry spokesman Geng Yansheng said in a statement posted on the ministry's website.
Japan "continues to deny its history of World War II aggression, challenge the post-war order, and harm the feelings of the people of those victimized nations," Geng said.
The strongly worded statement marks the latest salvo in the ongoing string of accusations over who is responsible for a sharp rise in tensions in the East China Sea.
Under the arrangement adopted Tuesday, Japan will raise defence spending by 5 per cent over the next five years to purchase its first surveillance drones, more jet fighters and naval destroyers, and set up an amphibious unit similar to the US marines.
Broader defence program guidelines also adopted Tuesday say Japan is "gravely concerned" about China's growing maritime and military presence in the East China Sea, and its lack of transparency and "high-handed" approach. Late last month, China said all aircraft entering a vast zone over the East China sea must identify themselves and follow China's instructions.
Geng accused Japan of manufacturing fears of Chinese aggression and denying responsibility for having invaded China and other countries in the last century.
He accused Japan of maintaining a "Cold War mentality" that runs counter to the trends of peaceful development, cooperation and mutual benefit.
"We urge Japan to reflect deeply on its history, strictly adhere to its commitment to peaceful development, and take concrete measures to improve relations with its neighbors to play a constructive role in maintaining regional peace and development," Geng said.
China slams Japan's new defence plan, says Tokyo maintaining 'Cold War mentality' - The Times of India
This is hilarious - Chinese defense spending has increased from 20 billion in 2002 to 120 billion last year and they complain when their enemies do it in reciprocation.
