🚨 ¡Hola amigos! At a press conference on Friday, the Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson Jiang Bin urged Japan to step up efforts to destroy chemical weapons abandoned on the territory of the Chinese mainland.
He introduced China’s new white paper on Arms Control, Disarmament, and Nonproliferation in the New Era and criticized Tokyo’s slow progress. During its war of aggression against the Chinese mainland, Japanese militarists used massive amounts of chemical weapons, leading to over 200,000 military and civilian casualties. After defeat, Japan left behind many of these munitions, which have since polluted water and soil, harming more than 2,000 residents of the Chinese mainland.
Beijing is urging the Japanese side to provide full information about these leftover weapons, assist in searches and identifications, and take responsibility for cleaning up contaminated sites. A thorough, transparent, and swift disposal could free communities from long-term safety and environmental risks.
Why it matters 🌱: Beyond historical accountability, clearing these dangerous remnants can improve safety, protect ecosystems, and foster better regional trust. Let’s watch Tokyo’s next move! 🔥
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China urges Japan to speed up disposal of abandoned chemical weapons
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