CCTV9英语新闻：Abe to retain past cabinets' stances on history（在线收听）

At his first press conference of the year, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has said his cabinet will reflect on war history. This echoes Emperor Akihito's call for the nation to learn from history in his New Year speech.

Abe says the Japanese government will adhere to the Murayama Statement, the apology and remorse issued in 1995 by then prime minister Tomiichi Murayama.

"We will inherit the stance of previous cabinets with regards to the interpretation of history, including the Murayama Statement," Abe said.

Abe to persevere with Abenomics

During the New Year conference on Monday, Abe also expressed his determination to push forward Abenomics to revitalize the economy. 

He stressed that his "three arrows" of economic revival — fiscal stimulus, monetary easing and structural reforms — have transformed Japan's economy from negative to positive growth. 

The prime minister pledged to achieve tangible economic recovery through higher incomes and expanded consumption. 

To continue in the line of Abenomics and tackle deflation, his policy approach will switch from offense to defense this year, he said.