CCTV9英语新闻：中国敦促日本反省历史（在线收听）

China urged Japan on Tuesday to reflect on its unbridled militaristic past, and respect the concerns of other countries in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying made the comments in answer to a question about the Japanese cabinet’s approval of a sereies of new defense measures. Those measures will further expand its military might amid increasing regional concerns about its right-leaning politics and surging nationalism.

"Asian countries including China and the international community have to concern about Japan’s recent actions, which will keep us on high alert. China urges Japan to seriously reflect on history, respect the reasonable concerns of other countries in the region and conform to current historical trends while sticking to the path of peaceful development. We hope that Japan will take action to maintain peace rather than simple talking about it. We also hope Japan play a constructive role in safeguarding peace and stability in the region." said Hua Chunying, Spokeswoman, Chinese Foreign Ministry.