No Mention of Remorse in Japanese PM Takaichi's War Memorial Speech

No mention of remorse in Japanese PM Takaichi's war memorial speech

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi came under scrutiny on August 15 after omitting the word "reflection" from her first address at Japan's annual National Memorial Service for the War Dead, held on the anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War

Japanese PM’s Address Blurs Japan’s Responsibility for Its Acts of Aggression: Chinese Spokesperson

Japanese Prime Minister and ruling Liberal Democratic Party President Sanae Takaichi (third from right) attends a party leaders' debate in Tokyo, Japan, Jan. 26, 2026. (Photo/Xinhua) Beijing - In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflection on historical lessons and blurred Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression, taking a major backward step on historical issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian …

Japanese PM's address blurs Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression: Chinese spokesperson

In her speech, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi shunned reflection on historical lessons and blurred Japan's responsibility for its acts of aggression, taking a major backward step on historical issues, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Monday.