China-FM Briefing/Japan

Japan must address 'comfort women' issue responsibly: spokesman

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Beijing, China - Feb 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press briefing in progress; reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The forced recruitment of 'comfort women' constituted a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism and a severe violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable. The international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime."
3. Cameramen
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"For a long time, certain forces within Japan have persistently attempted to deny or even distort the history of the forced recruitment of 'comfort women.' China expresses grave concern over Japan's incorrect and dishonest attitude and practices toward its history of aggression. We have made our position clear again this time. Japan should deeply reflect on its history of aggression and on the profound suffering its crimes inflicted upon victims. It must address issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of 'comfort women' in an honest and responsible manner and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions."
5. Various of press briefing in progress; reporters

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Japan must deal with issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of "comfort women" with honesty and responsibility, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.

He made the comments in response to a media query about the grave concern of multiple international human rights special mechanisms over Japan's denial of the right of "comfort women" victims to seek truth and compensation.

"The forced recruitment of 'comfort women' constituted a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism and a severe violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable. The international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime," he said.

"For a long time, certain forces within Japan have persistently attempted to deny or even distort the history of the forced recruitment of 'comfort women.' China expresses grave concern over Japan's incorrect and dishonest attitude and practices toward its history of aggression. We have made our position clear again this time. Japan should deeply reflect on its history of aggression and on the profound suffering its crimes inflicted upon victims. It must address issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of 'comfort women' in an honest and responsible manner and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions," said Lin.

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  • ID : 8465538
  • Dateline : Feb 11, 2026
  • Location : China
  • Category : Diplomacy
  • Duration : 1'39
  • Audio Language : Chinese/Nats
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland
  • Published : 2026-02-11 16:36
  • Last Modified : 2026-02-11 20:09:59
  • Version : 1
  • ID : 8465538
  • Dateline : 2026年2月11日
  • Category : Diplomacy
  • Duration : 1'39
  • Audio Language : 中国語/自然音声
  • Source : China Central Television (CCTV)
  • Restrictions : 中国大陸での使用は不可
  • Published : 2026-02-11 20:04
  • Last Modified : 2026-02-11 20:09:59
  • Version : 1

China-FM Briefing/Japan

Japan must address 'comfort women' issue responsibly: spokesman

Dateline : Feb 11, 2026

Location : China

Duration : 1'39

  • English
  • 日本語


Beijing, China - Feb 11, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Various of press briefing in progress; reporters
2. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"The forced recruitment of 'comfort women' constituted a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism and a severe violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable. The international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime."
3. Cameramen
4. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"For a long time, certain forces within Japan have persistently attempted to deny or even distort the history of the forced recruitment of 'comfort women.' China expresses grave concern over Japan's incorrect and dishonest attitude and practices toward its history of aggression. We have made our position clear again this time. Japan should deeply reflect on its history of aggression and on the profound suffering its crimes inflicted upon victims. It must address issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of 'comfort women' in an honest and responsible manner and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions."
5. Various of press briefing in progress; reporters


Japan must deal with issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of "comfort women" with honesty and responsibility, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian at a regular press briefing in Beijing on Wednesday.

He made the comments in response to a media query about the grave concern of multiple international human rights special mechanisms over Japan's denial of the right of "comfort women" victims to seek truth and compensation.

"The forced recruitment of 'comfort women' constituted a grave crime committed by Japanese militarism and a severe violation of the rights of the victims. The evidence is irrefutable and undeniable. The international community has expressed strong indignation over this crime," he said.

"For a long time, certain forces within Japan have persistently attempted to deny or even distort the history of the forced recruitment of 'comfort women.' China expresses grave concern over Japan's incorrect and dishonest attitude and practices toward its history of aggression. We have made our position clear again this time. Japan should deeply reflect on its history of aggression and on the profound suffering its crimes inflicted upon victims. It must address issues left from the past, such as the forced recruitment of 'comfort women' in an honest and responsible manner and earn the trust of its Asian neighbors and the international community with concrete actions," said Lin.

ID : 8465538

Published : 2026-02-11 16:36

Last Modified : 2026-02-11 20:09:59

Source : China Central Television (CCTV)

Restrictions : No access Chinese mainland

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