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China condemns Japanese PM's Yasukuni Shrine offerings and official visits
China condemned Japan's offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine by Prime Minister and visits by other Japanese officials to the shrine on April 22, 2026. Beijing said these actions grossly trample on human conscience and expressed strong condemnation.
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The condemnation highlights tensions in Sino-Japanese relations over wartime memory and could influence regional diplomacy.
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China condemns PM's Yasukuni Shrine offerings and official visits
April 22, 2026
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson condemned the Japanese Prime Minister's offerings to the Yasukuni Shrine and visits by other Japanese officials to the war shrine, saying Japan's negative actions grossly trample on human conscience. The spokesperson stated that China is very indignant at these heinous acts and strongly condemns them. The remarks were made at a regular press briefing on April 22, 2026.