Chinese envoy urges Japan to properly address historical issues
2026-06-29 10:34:19 source：CGTN
Jun 29, 2026
A Chinese envoy has urged Japan to address historical issues properly and with sincerity, saying the forced recruitment of "comfort women" constituted a grave crime against humanity committed by Japanese militarism against women.
Li Xiaomei, deputy head of the Chinese delegation to the United Nations in Geneva, made the remarks recently during the annual discussion on women's rights at the 62nd session of the UN Human Rights Council.
Li noted that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the opening of the Tokyo Trial, and urged Japan to deeply reflect on its history of aggression and address historical issues properly and with sincerity.
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