Ministry of Defense: Japan's hype over China's legitimate actions is unlikely to succeed

On the afternoon of June 9, Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for the Ministry of Defense, released information regarding recent military-related issues.

Reporter: According to reports, the Japanese side has been closely monitoring the Liaoning aircraft carrier group's training in the Western Pacific, with the Japanese Ministry of Defense continuously announcing the number of vessels in the group, the areas of operation, and the number of takeoffs and landings of carrier-based aircraft. The Japanese Defense Minister stated that they will closely watch the movements of the Chinese aircraft carrier group and continue to conduct surveillance. What is your comment on this?

Zhang Xiaogang: Currently, the Liaoning aircraft carrier group is conducting training in relevant waters of the Western Pacific as planned. This operation is not aimed at any specific country or target; it is intended to enhance the combat capability of the carrier group through open-sea training. During this period, the Japanese side has repeatedly conducted tracking and monitoring, and the Chinese naval vessel group has dealt with it in accordance with laws and regulations. The Japanese side's sensationalism and hype regarding China's legitimate actions, in an attempt to create tension and mislead public opinion, is clear to anyone with discernment, and it is bound to fail.