China condemns Japan's negative moves concerning Yasukuni Shrine

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian speaks at a press conference in Beijing, March 17, 2026. /VCG

China expresses its strong indignation and stern condemnation over Japan's series of negative moves concerning the Yasukuni Shrine, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Lin Jian said on Tuesday.

Lin made the remarks at a regular news briefing when asked to comment on Japanese lawmakers' visit to the notorious Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, a symbol of Japanese militarism and wartime aggression.

The spokesperson noted that the Yasukuni Shrine is a spiritual tool and symbol of Japanese militarists responsible for the war of aggression. It is in fact a shrine for war criminals. Japan's negative moves related to the Yasukuni war shrine constitute a blatant provocation against historical justice, an affront to human conscience, and a challenge to the outcome of WWII victory and postwar international order. China is strongly indignant and severely condemns it, Lin said.

(With input from Xinhua)

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