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The Chinese ambassador to Australia has criticized Japanese Prime Minister’s visit to Yasukuni Shrine¹. In a signed article in The Australian, Ma Zhaoxu says Abe’s homage² to the shrine is not a domestic affair or a personal act. It is a breach³ of historical justice and human conscience, an affront⁴ to people of all countries that suffered from Japanese militarist aggression⁵ and colonial rule.

He also says it is a provocative⁶ act that has increased tensions in the region and damaged relations with Japan’s neighbours. He added the key to the issue is whether the Japanese government is able to correctly view and seriously repent⁷ its militarist past.

Although 70 years have passed since the end of World War Two, some forces in Japan still fail to face up to responsibilities for past crimes, in sharp contrast to Germany’s approach to history. He stressed instead of trying to turn back the wheel of history, Abe should take credible⁸ measures to correct the wrongdoing and gain the international community’s trust.