Ministry of Defense: Is Japan Going to Become the "Source of Trouble" in East Asia Again?

On the afternoon of April 30, the Ministry of Defense held a regular press conference, where Major General Zhang Xiaogang, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, answered questions from reporters.

Reporter: According to reports, the Japanese government has officially revised the "Three Principles on Transfer of Defense Equipment and Technology" and its operational guidelines, which in principle allow the export of lethal weapons; in addition, it plans to restore military ranks such as "Colonel" similar to those of the former Japanese military, through legislation set by the National Security Council. What is your comment on this?

Zhang Xiaogang: Recently, Japan has frequently engaged in dangerous, reckless, and provocative actions in the military security field, which have long exposed its self-proclaimed image as a "peaceful nation" and "defensive only." Moreover, Japan's attempt to revive the military rank terminology of the former Japanese military and the planned establishment of a national intelligence agency evoke memories of the notorious "Tokko," seriously hurting the feelings of the people in Asian countries. Japan is racing down the path of "remilitarization"; will it again become a source of trouble in East Asia? All peace-loving people must remain highly vigilant against this and resolutely curb Japan's regressive actions, ensuring that it does not undermine peace and bring disaster to the world.