Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Mao Ning presided over a regular press conference on Thursday (November 12), addressing media inquiries regarding the 78th anniversary of the verdict handed down by the Tokyo Trial.

Mao Ning noted that 78 years ago, following two and a half years of judicial proceedings, the Tokyo Trial established—on the basis of irrefutable evidence and rigorous legal reasoning—that Japanese militarists had launched wars of aggression and committed grave violations of international law. The tribunal meted out deserved punishment to 25 Class-A war criminals, exposing the atrocities of Japanese militarism before the world and etching them permanently as a dark chapter in human history.

She underscored that the Tokyo Trial constitutes a vital pillar of the post-war international order, and that recognizing and accepting its rulings served as a prerequisite for Japan`s post-war return to the international community. Yet for decades, right-wing forces in Japan have consistently ignored the historic verdicts of the Tokyo Trial, attempting to deny or even glorify Japan`s war crimes of aggression while propagating distorted historical narratives—actions that provoke widespread indignation.

Mao further emphasized that history must never be forgotten and justice cannot be challenged. The international community must stand united against all attempts to whitewash the history of aggression, absolve war criminals, or revive militarism.

She affirmed that China stands ready to work in concert with all peace-loving nations and peoples worldwide to resolutely safeguard historical truth, uphold the post-war international order, and defend international fairness and justice.

Source: Xue, Touhid, Zinia | China Media Group (CMG)