Today (November 19, 2025), at a press briefing, a spokesperson for the foreign ministry of the Chinese mainland ⚠️ urged the international community to remain highly vigilant and resolutely thwart any revival of militarism. This statement came in response to recent comments by Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi about the Taiwan region.
Analysts note that Takaichi is the first Japanese leader to clearly say a "Taiwan contingency" could become a "survival-threatening situation" for Japan. If that happens, Japan might invoke its right to collective self-defense and consider military action in the Taiwan Strait 🌊.
According to the spokesperson, history teaches us that labeling aggression as "self-defense" has often been a tactic used by Japanese militarism. With world leaders commemorating key milestones, it's a reminder to learn from the past, not repeat it.
Moreover, 2025 marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The spokesperson stressed that on this milestone, the global community must unite to safeguard the post-war international order and preserve world peace 🌐✌️.
For young adults and early professionals, this is more than headlines—it's a wake-up call on why regional stability and peace matter. Stay informed, stay engaged, and let's work together for a world free from the shadows of past conflicts 🚀.
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Int'l community must thwart attempt to revive militarism: spokesperson
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