Beijing, China - May 7, 2026 (CCTV - No access Chinese mainland)
1. Press briefing in progress
2. Reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"We have noted the relevant developments in Japan. More and more Japanese people are protesting the Takaichi government's push to revise the constitution. This reflects that the right-wing forces' push for constitutional revision and accelerated remilitarization is unpopular, and has aroused high vigilance and strong opposition from Japanese people and peace-loving people around the world."
4. Press briefing
5. SOUNDBITE (Chinese) Lin Jian, spokesman, Ministry of Foreign Affairs:
"Some forces in Japan have not only failed to deeply and thoroughly reflect on their history of aggression, but are also attempting to accelerate military expansion and rearmament, posing a serious threat to peace and stability in the region. The international community must firmly resist this attempt to turn back the wheel of history."
6. Reporters

Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian urged vigilance over Japan's push for constitutional revision, describing it as an attempt to turn back the wheel of history.

When asked about recent nationwide protests in Japan against constitutional revision, Lin said China has taken note of the developments in Japan.

"We have noted the relevant developments in Japan. More and more Japanese people are protesting the Takaichi government's push to revise the constitution. This reflects that the right-wing forces' push for constitutional revision and accelerated remilitarization is unpopular, and has aroused high vigilance and strong opposition from Japanese people and peace-loving people around the world," Lin said at a regular press briefing in Beijing.

"Some forces in Japan have not only failed to deeply and thoroughly reflect on their history of aggression, but are also attempting to accelerate military expansion and rearmament, posing a serious threat to peace and stability in the region. The international community must firmly resist this attempt to turn back the wheel of history," Lin added.