China on Friday used the 70th anniversary of the Invasion of Normandy, also known as D-Day, as an opportunity to lecture Japan on the importance of learning from history and accepting responsibility for its role in World War II.
Germany's "sincere repentance" for its role in the war stands in stark contrast to Japan, which "is still trying to reverse the verdict of history, turning back the will of history, challenging the victory of the Second World War and the postwar international order," Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei said during a daily press briefing.
"We urge the Japanese leaders once again to face up to and reflect upon its history of aggression, to correct its mistakes with concrete actions and win back the trust from its Asian neighbors and the international community," Hong said.