CCTV9英语新闻：中国敦促日本增强道德良知（在线收听）

In response to Katsuto Momii’s remarks, Chinese Foreign Ministry says forcing women to become sex slaves was a crime Japan committed during its wartime aggression. It caused great suffering, which survivors are living with to this day. China is urging Japan to respect the reality of history and seek atonement for the harm they caused the women who were brutally abused.

“These remarks come from a force in Japan that insists on downplaying Japan’s military aggression. It coincides with the actions of Japanese leaders who are intent on revising history. We urge Japan to face the facts of history, to respect human rights and develop a stronger moral conscience. They must face up to the crimes against humanity that were committed during Japan’s wartime aggression, and correctly handle historic issues that have not been dealt with properly. Only through concrete action will Japan regain the trust for their Asian neighbors,” said Qin Gang, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry.