China criticises Japan’s Takaichi over Yasukuni ritual offering, warns of remilitarisation.
They publishedChina slams Japan’s Takaichi over Yasukuni ritual offering, warns of ‘remilitarisation’
17 Oct, 06:06ZTakaichi makes ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine as PM
First reportThe Straits Times · 17 Oct, 02:50Z
Latest reportSouth China Morning Post · 18 Oct, 07:58Z
Span29 hours · 5.8h between reports on average
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Why it matters
What
Takaichi does not visit the shrine in person and signals a possible China trip for APEC.
Why
The dispute adds friction to already strained talks between the two countries.
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Whether Takaichi attends APEC in China.
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How it unfolded — every article
Summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi made a ritual masakaki tree stand offering.
- The offering was made to the war-related Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo.
- The act marked the start of the shrine's autumn festival.
- Takaichi offered in her capacity as prime minister.
- She is expected to skip visits to the shrine during the festival.
Summary
- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi offered at Yasukuni Shrine on the shrine's autumn festival day.
- Korea and China immediately protested the offering, calling it provocative.
- MOFA urged Japan to face history squarely and show remorse through action.
- The shrine venerates about 2.46 million people from Meiji Restoration to WWII.
- Enshrinement of Koreans and Class A war criminals at Yasukuni remains contentious.
Summary
- China condemns Japanese PM Takaichi for sending a ritual offering to Yasukuni Shrine.
- Takaichi did not visit the shrine in person during the autumn festival.
- Embassy spokespersons label Yasukuni a 'spiritual tool and symbol of Japanese militarism'.
- Beijing urges post-war duties and peaceful development as benchmarks for Japan.
- Takaichi signaled possible China visit for APEC, while talks remain strained.