There is no need for the Japanese side to be on high alert and to remain vigilant

On the morning of December 13, 2024, Colonel Wu Qian, Director of the News Bureau of the Ministry of National Defense and spokesperson for the Ministry of National Defense, issued a statement regarding recent military related issues

Reporter: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba recently delivered a policy speech stating that the current international order is facing major challenges. Chinese aircraft carriers are sailing in waters close to Japan's territorial waters, and carrier based aircraft have conducted thousands of takeoff and landing training exercises in the Pacific Ocean; Based on the national security guarantee strategy, Japan will significantly strengthen its defense forces. What is China's comment on this

Wu Qian: The Japanese side's exaggeration and hype of the so-called "Chinese military threat" is just a cover up for its habitual trick of breaking free from the constraints of the peace constitution and returning to the old path of military expansion. In fact, the diplomatic and defense departments of China and Japan have been maintaining communication on maritime and air security issues. There is absolutely no need for Japan to be on high alert and to be on high alert. The release of these data precisely proves that Japan has long been closely tracking, monitoring, and interfering with Chinese ships and aircraft, endangering their safety and easily causing maritime and air security issues

In recent years, despite opposition from the international community, Japan has gone further and further on the path of military expansion, which has caused strong concerns among neighboring countries and the international community. We urge Japan to learn from historical lessons, be cautious in its words and actions in the field of military security, and do more things that are conducive to maintaining regional peace and stability. The Chinese side is willing to continue to maintain communication with the Japanese side on properly handling maritime and air emergencies, and also hopes that the Japanese side will work together with the Chinese side, take into account the overall situation, follow the right path, and jointly maintain the stability of the maritime and air situation and the overall situation of China Japan relations