Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin agreed at their summit Friday to oppose attempts to distort the history of World War II, in which they emerged as victors over German fascism and Japanese militarism.
Speaking at a joint news conference, Xi said it is important to uphold the results of the war and to counter falsifications and distortions of history.
He was evidently referring to Japan, which China has accused of falsifying and distorting history, especially since Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, viewed in Beijing as a revisionist, returned to power in late 2012.