Japan will face neighbors' anger, consequences if it continues to make trouble, China warns

Japan will provoke anger from its neighbors and face serious consequences if it continues to make trouble in the region, according to a Chinese military spokesman.

Senior Colonel Jiang Bin of China's Ministry of National Defense said on Friday that in recent years, Japan has repeatedly breached its commitments under its pacifist constitution, substantially increased its defense budget, pushed for the export of lethal weapons, and sought to revise its three non-nuclear principles.

Responding to a request for comment on Japan's recent moves in its defense affairs, Jiang said that as Japan keeps loosening restrictions on military buildup, its notorious militarism is poised to make a comeback.

"As the Chinese saying goes, 'Individuals can't establish themselves without being trusted, just as a nation can't thrive without being credible.' We urge the Japanese side to fully meet its obligations as a defeated country in World War II in accordance with international law, stop challenging the post-war international order, refrain from sabotaging peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific, and not to say one thing but do another.

"Should the Japanese side insist on barreling down the wrong path, it shall provoke widespread outrage and ultimately face the judgment of both history and justice," the spokesman said.