CCTV9英语新闻：China hopes Japan to act prudently in security area

Japan's controversial new security legislation will become effective next Tuesday. The legislation will allow the Japanese Self-Defense Forces, or SDF, to engage in armed conflicts overseas, and exercise what Tokyo calls the right to collective self-defense. It could allow Japan to aid its allies, like the United States in war, even if Japan itself is not attacked.

At a daily news briefing on Wednesday in Beijing, China's Foreign Ministry said it hopes Japan will act prudently in its military security area.

"For historical reason, Japan's actions within the military security area have long been highly concerned by its neighbouring Asian countries and the international community. We hope Japan can learn from history and maintain peaceful development, and pay attention to the security concerns of its neighbouring countries. We hope Japan will act prudently in its military security, to do more to help enhance mutual trust between regions and nations, and to do more to promote peace and stability in the region," said Hua Chunying, spokesman of Chinese Foreign Ministry.