BEIJING, Aug. 16 (Xinhua) -- China urges Japan to face squarely and reflect on its history of aggression, be prudent on historical issues such as the Yasukuni Shrine, make a clean break with militarism, stick to the path of peaceful development, and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community through real actions, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Saturday.
The spokesperson made the remarks when asked to comment on Japanese politicians paying respects to the Yasukuni Shrine. ■
