Ukraine's ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky has been slammed on Chinese social media for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with some&nbsp;netizens calling it an 'insult' to the Chinese people.&nbsp;

The envoy visited the shrine, on Tuesday (Sep 3)&nbsp;which coincided with commemorations in China of the 79th anniversary of the end of what Beijing calls the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War.&nbsp;

The shrine commemorates Japan's war dead, including 14 'Class-A' war criminals. In the past, Beijing&nbsp;has been seen protesting against official visits to the shrine and performing associated rituals there.

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Chinese social media&nbsp;was flooded with criticism after the Ukrainian embassy in Japan posted pictures of the envoy's visit on X.&nbsp; However, they deleted the post later.&nbsp;

The post stated&nbsp;that Korsunsky performed a ritual hand washing before visiting the shrine, where he left a handwritten message.&nbsp;

<h2>Visit to shrine 'disrespectful'&nbsp;to China</h2>

Niutanqin, a WeChat account affiliated with state news agency Xinhua, on Thursday said that Korsunsky’s visit was “disrespectful” to China.&nbsp;

The hashtag “Ukrainian ambassador to Japan worshipped ghosts” was also trending.

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Meanwhile, some of the commenters said that the envoy's visit to the shrine on World Anti-Fascist Memorial Day was like adding salt to injury.&nbsp;

One of the commenters said, “The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan has insulted China. I no longer support [Ukraine] … I hope China provides more aid to Russia to defeat Ukraine."&nbsp;

China's foreign ministry has not yet commented on the envoy's visit.&nbsp;

Highlighting the Russia-Ukraine war, China has been in a neutral position and posed itself as a peace broker in the conflict.&nbsp;

Earlier this year, China, along with Brazil presented a 12-point peace plan, calling for negotiations to end the war.&nbsp;

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Ukraine's ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky has been slammed on Chinese social media for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with some netizens calling it an 'insult' to the Chinese people.

Ukraine's ambassador to Japan Sergiy Korsunsky has been slammed on Chinese social media for visiting the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, with some netizens calling it an 'insult' to the Chinese people. The envoy visited the shrine, on Tuesday (Sep 3) which coincided with commemorations in China of the 79th anniversary of the end of what Beijing calls the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War. The shrine commemorates Japan's war dead, including 14 'Class-A' war criminals. In the past, Beijing has been seen protesting against official visits to the shrine and performing associated rituals there. Also read: Japanese broadcaster NHK apologises for staffer claiming Senkaku Islands as ‘Chinese territory’ Chinese social media was flooded with criticism after the Ukrainian embassy in Japan posted pictures of the envoy's visit on X. However, they deleted the post later. The post stated that Korsunsky performed a ritual hand washing before visiting the shrine, where he left a handwritten message. Visit to shrine 'disrespectful' to China Niutanqin, a WeChat account affiliated with state news agency Xinhua, on Thursday said that Korsunsky’s visit was “disrespectful” to China. The hashtag “Ukrainian ambassador to Japan worshipped ghosts” was also trending. Watch | South Korea, China condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine × Meanwhile, some of the commenters said that the envoy's visit to the shrine on World Anti-Fascist Memorial Day was like adding salt to injury. One of the commenters said, “The Ukrainian ambassador to Japan has insulted China. I no longer support [Ukraine] … I hope China provides more aid to Russia to defeat Ukraine." China's foreign ministry has not yet commented on the envoy's visit. Highlighting the Russia-Ukraine war, China has been in a neutral position and posed itself as a peace broker in the conflict. Earlier this year, China, along with Brazil presented a 12-point peace plan, calling for negotiations to end the war. (With inputs from agencies)

'Disrespectful': Chinese citizens fume after Ukrainian envoy visits Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida&nbsp;sending ritual offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday irked China and South Korea as it has ties to Japan’s past imperialist aggression.

Earlier in the day, Kishida sent a "masakaki" offering instead of paying an in-person visit to the shrine as the nation marked the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II, Kyodo News Agency reported.

&nbsp;Instead of visiting Yasukuni, Kishida laid flowers at the nearby Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery.

Japan will “stick to our resolve to never repeat the tragedy of the war,” Kishida said at a solemn ceremony in a speech that was apparently similar to what he read last year, according to AP news agency.

But three former and current Cabinet ministers visited the shrine. They are Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi and former trade and industry minister Koichi Hagiuda.

<h2>Why is it controversial?</h2>

The reason why the shrine is controversial is because it enshrines the convicted war criminals among the 2.5 million war dead.

Responding to Kishida's tribute and the visit by other lawmakers to the shrine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry expressed "deep disappointment and regret" in its statement, saying that the shrine "glorifies Japan's past wars of aggression and enshrines war criminals."

It called on "responsible figures in Japan to face history squarely and to demonstrate humble reflection and genuine remorse for the past."

Japan’s colonisation of the Korean Peninsula during the 1910-1945 period has long strained ties between both countries.

But it has steadily been improving over the years, with South Korea even suggesting a solution to a long-standing dispute over wartime labour compensation earlier this year.

<h2>China's harsh remarks&nbsp;</h2>

China, too, expressed its dismay, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin saying the “negative move ... once again reflects Japan’s wrong attitude towards history.”

China has made “stern” complaints to Japan, Wang told reporters at a daily briefing.

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“I must stress that facing squarely and deeply reflecting on the history of aggression is an essential prerequisite for Japan to resume normal postwar relations with its Asian neighbours,” he said.

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China still harbours deep resentment against Japan over its aggression, particularly at the brutal outset of the 1937-1945 Second Sino-Japanese War that included the notorious Rape of Nanking.

China’s ruling Communist Party bases much of its legitimacy on its opposition to the invaders and seeks to use the memory of the conflict as diplomatic leverage against Tokyo despite close trade ties between them.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending ritual offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday irked China and South Korea as it has ties to Japan’s past imperialist aggression.

Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida sending ritual offerings to the controversial Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo on Tuesday irked China and South Korea as it has ties to Japan’s past imperialist aggression. Earlier in the day, Kishida sent a "masakaki" offering instead of paying an in-person visit to the shrine as the nation marked the 78th anniversary of the end of World War II, Kyodo News Agency reported. Instead of visiting Yasukuni, Kishida laid flowers at the nearby Chidorigafuchi National Cemetery. Japan will “stick to our resolve to never repeat the tragedy of the war,” Kishida said at a solemn ceremony in a speech that was apparently similar to what he read last year, according to AP news agency. But three former and current Cabinet ministers visited the shrine. They are Economic Security Minister Sanae Takaichi, former environment minister Shinjiro Koizumi and former trade and industry minister Koichi Hagiuda. Why is it controversial? The reason why the shrine is controversial is because it enshrines the convicted war criminals among the 2.5 million war dead. Responding to Kishida's tribute and the visit by other lawmakers to the shrine, the South Korean Foreign Ministry expressed "deep disappointment and regret" in its statement, saying that the shrine "glorifies Japan's past wars of aggression and enshrines war criminals." It called on "responsible figures in Japan to face history squarely and to demonstrate humble reflection and genuine remorse for the past." Japan’s colonisation of the Korean Peninsula during the 1910-1945 period has long strained ties between both countries. But it has steadily been improving over the years, with South Korea even suggesting a solution to a long-standing dispute over wartime labour compensation earlier this year. China's harsh remarks China, too, expressed its dismay, with Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin saying the “negative move ... once again reflects Japan’s wrong attitude towards history.” China has made “stern” complaints to Japan, Wang told reporters at a daily briefing. Also read | Three ‘Russian spies’ arrested after major UK national security investigation “I must stress that facing squarely and deeply reflecting on the history of aggression is an essential prerequisite for Japan to resume normal postwar relations with its Asian neighbours,” he said. Also read | Wishes pour in from across the world as India celebrates 77th Independence Day China still harbours deep resentment against Japan over its aggression, particularly at the brutal outset of the 1937-1945 Second Sino-Japanese War that included the notorious Rape of Nanking. China’s ruling Communist Party bases much of its legitimacy on its opposition to the invaders and seeks to use the memory of the conflict as diplomatic leverage against Tokyo despite close trade ties between them. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

Japanese PM Fumio Kishida sends offering to shrine, irks South Korea and China. Here’s why

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan."

China, South Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine.&nbsp;With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan."

The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which pays tribute to top generals who were found guilty by international tribunals of planning and directing the war and who also caused millions of deaths, is seen as a symbol of Japan's former military aggression in China and South Korea, as reported by Reuters.&nbsp;

The Yomiuri Shimbun was informed by sources with understanding of the situation that the Japanese Premier has no intentions to visit the Shinto temple during the two-day festival.

On Friday, members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan paid a visit to the shrine in honour of the spring festival, including Minister of Economic Security Sanae Takaichi.

Additionally objecting to Kishida's Friday ceremonial offering was South Korea's foreign ministry.&nbsp;

“The government expresses deep disappointment and regret that Japan’s responsible leaders have once again offered tribute or paid pilgrimage to the Yasukuni Shrine, which glorifies Japan’s past war of aggression and enshrines war criminals,” the ministry said.

“The Korean government urges responsible figures in Japan to face its history and show humble introspection and true remorse for the past with its action,” it added.&nbsp;

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Kishida has made offerings for the spring and autumn festivals of the shrine since since he became prime minister in October 2021.

He made a similar ritual offering to the shrine on the Aug 15, 2022 on the&nbsp;anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the war.&nbsp;

<h2>Why is the&nbsp;Yasukuni Shrine controversial?</h2>

Yasukuni Shrine honours the souls of the nation's more than 2.4 million war dead, but it also contains the graves of Japanese military commanders who were found guilty of war crimes by an international tribunal after World War II.

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Former prime ministers, including the slain Shinzo Abe, and other MPs have visited the shrine in the past, drawing harsh criticism from China and South Korea, where there are still strong memories of Japanese militarism before and during the war.

High-ranking legislators such as the health minister Katsunobu Kato and the head of the House of Councillors Hidehisa Otsuji also brought ritual offerings to the shrine.

(With inputs from agencies)

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Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine.

Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin stated on Friday that China was unhappy with Japan about Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's ritual offering to the Yasukuni Shrine. With reference to the start of a spring celebration on Friday, according to The Japan Times, Kishida sent a ceremonial offering to the shrine. In a daily briefing in Beijing, Wang stated, "China is firmly opposed to the negative moves by Japan." The Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo, which pays tribute to top generals who were found guilty by international tribunals of planning and directing the war and who also caused millions of deaths, is seen as a symbol of Japan's former military aggression in China and South Korea, as reported by Reuters. The Yomiuri Shimbun was informed by sources with understanding of the situation that the Japanese Premier has no intentions to visit the Shinto temple during the two-day festival. On Friday, members of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party of Japan paid a visit to the shrine in honour of the spring festival, including Minister of Economic Security Sanae Takaichi. Additionally objecting to Kishida's Friday ceremonial offering was South Korea's foreign ministry. “The government expresses deep disappointment and regret that Japan’s responsible leaders have once again offered tribute or paid pilgrimage to the Yasukuni Shrine, which glorifies Japan’s past war of aggression and enshrines war criminals,” the ministry said. “The Korean government urges responsible figures in Japan to face its history and show humble introspection and true remorse for the past with its action,” it added. ALSO READ | China not approaching border talks with India seriously, says Washington Kishida has made offerings for the spring and autumn festivals of the shrine since since he became prime minister in October 2021. He made a similar ritual offering to the shrine on the Aug 15, 2022 on the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in the war. Why is the Yasukuni Shrine controversial? Yasukuni Shrine honours the souls of the nation's more than 2.4 million war dead, but it also contains the graves of Japanese military commanders who were found guilty of war crimes by an international tribunal after World War II. ALSO WATCH | Japan: Police officers pin individual to ground, remove PM Fumio Kishida from the scene Former prime ministers, including the slain Shinzo Abe, and other MPs have visited the shrine in the past, drawing harsh criticism from China and South Korea, where there are still strong memories of Japanese militarism before and during the war. High-ranking legislators such as the health minister Katsunobu Kato and the head of the House of Councillors Hidehisa Otsuji also brought ritual offerings to the shrine. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

China, S Korea condemn Kishida's ritual offering to war-linked Yasukuni Shrine

In Japan, several politicians and thousands of residents visited Tokyo's controversial Yasukuni shrine on the occasion of 77th anniversary of Japan's surrender which ended the 2nd World War.

Japanese residents & ministers visit controversial WWII Shrine

Sunday marked the 76 years of Japan's surrender in World War II. On the anniversary, three&nbsp;Japanese cabinet ministers were seen visiting a shrine that neighbouring nations consider a symbol of Tokyo's former militarism.

While Suga himself did not visit the shrine, according to a report by the Sankei newspaper, he reportedly sent a ritual offering through his secretary.

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In commemoration of the end of World War Two, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Japan would never again wage war.&nbsp;

"Since the end of the war, Japan has consistently walked the path of a country that values peace," Suga said in a speech at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo. "We must never again repeat the devastation of war. We will continue to remain committed to this conviction."

The visit of Suga's minister came after two other cabinet members, including Japan's defence minister, visited the&nbsp;Yasukuni&nbsp;Shrine&nbsp;on Friday, sparking outrage in China and South Korea.&nbsp;Earlier today, China's Association of Performing Arts also boycotted Chinese actor Zhang Zhehanthe for visiting the shrine.&nbsp;

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Even after almost&nbsp;eight decades since the end of the war, the conflict continues to cause friction between Japan and its neighbours, particularly China and North and South Korea, with the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo at&nbsp;the focal point of the conflict.

Japan's Yasukuni Shrine honours&nbsp;2.5 million&nbsp;war dead, including 14 Second World War leaders convicted as "Class A" war criminals, which has made it a flashpoint for tension.&nbsp;

While the Koreans remain bitter over Japanese rule from 1910 to 1945, the Chinese remain resentful of Japan's invasion and brutal occupation of parts of China from 1931 to 1945.

Conservatives say leaders should be able to commemorate the war dead, similar to the many Japanese who pay respect to relatives at the shrine

Despite this, China and both Koreas have expressed opposition due to the inclusion of war criminals among those honoured at Yasukuni.

China's foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying while reacting angrily to Sunday's visit, said:&nbsp;"The actions of some Japanese politicians on the issue of the Yasukuni Shrine are a blasphemy of historical justice and serious injury to the feelings of the people from victimised countries in Asia, including China.".

(With inputs from agencies)

Sunday marked the 76 years of Japan's surrender in World War II. On the anniversary, three Japanese cabinet ministers were seen visiting a shrine that neighbouring nations consider a symbol of Tokyo's former militarism.

Sunday marked the 76 years of Japan's surrender in World War II. On the anniversary, three Japanese cabinet ministers were seen visiting a shrine that neighbouring nations consider a symbol of Tokyo's former militarism. While Suga himself did not visit the shrine, according to a report by the Sankei newspaper, he reportedly sent a ritual offering through his secretary. Also read | Torrential rains lash wide areas of Japan, three feared dead after landslide In commemoration of the end of World War Two, Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga pledged Japan would never again wage war. "Since the end of the war, Japan has consistently walked the path of a country that values peace," Suga said in a speech at a memorial ceremony in Tokyo. "We must never again repeat the devastation of war. We will continue to remain committed to this conviction." The visit of Suga's minister came after two other cabinet members, including Japan's defence minister, visited the Yasukuni Shrine on Friday, sparking outrage in China and South Korea. Earlier today, China's Association of Performing Arts also boycotted Chinese actor Zhang Zhehanthe for visiting the shrine. Also read | China boycotts actor after photos of visit to Japan's Yasukuni Shrine Even after almost eight decades since the end of the war, the conflict continues to cause friction between Japan and its neighbours, particularly China and North and South Korea, with the Yasukuni shrine in Tokyo at the focal point of the conflict. Japan's Yasukuni Shrine honours 2.5 million war dead, including 14 Second World War leaders convicted as "Class A" war criminals, which has made it a flashpoint for tension. While the Koreans remain bitter over Japanese rule from 1910 to 1945, the Chinese remain resentful of Japan's invasion and brutal occupation of parts of China from 1931 to 1945. Conservatives say leaders should be able to commemorate the war dead, similar to the many Japanese who pay respect to relatives at the shrine Despite this, China and both Koreas have expressed opposition due to the inclusion of war criminals among those honoured at Yasukuni. China's foreign ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying while reacting angrily to Sunday's visit, said: "The actions of some Japanese politicians on the issue of the Yasukuni Shrine are a blasphemy of historical justice and serious injury to the feelings of the people from victimised countries in Asia, including China.". (With inputs from agencies)

As ministers visit controversial shrine, Japanese PM Suga vows not to wage another war

Two Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects on Saturday at a war shrine seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism, in the first such visit since 2016.

Nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual cash offering to the Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo to mark Saturday's 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II but was not expected to visit in person, local media said.

Yasukuni honours 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in the country's wars since the late 19th century.

But it also enshrines senior military and political figures convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal after the war.

Education Minister Koichi Hagiuda, one of the two ministers to visit the shrine along with Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, said he did so to pay tribute to the war dead.

"I paid respects... to the souls of those who nobly sacrificed themselves during the war," Hagiuda told reporters.

Abe last visited the shrine in December 2013 to mark his first year in power, sparking fury in Beijing and Seoul and earning a rare diplomatic rebuke from close ally the United States.

Two Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects on Saturday at a war shrine seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism, in the first such visit since 2016.

Two Japanese cabinet ministers paid their respects on Saturday at a war shrine seen by neighbouring countries as a symbol of Tokyo's past militarism, in the first such visit since 2016. Nationalist Prime Minister Shinzo Abe sent a ritual cash offering to the Yasukuni Shrine in central Tokyo to mark Saturday's 75th anniversary of Japan's surrender in World War II but was not expected to visit in person, local media said. Yasukuni honours 2.5 million war dead, mostly Japanese, who perished in the country's wars since the late 19th century. But it also enshrines senior military and political figures convicted of war crimes by an international tribunal after the war. Education Minister Koichi Hagiuda, one of the two ministers to visit the shrine along with Environment Minister Shinjiro Koizumi, said he did so to pay tribute to the war dead. "I paid respects... to the souls of those who nobly sacrificed themselves during the war," Hagiuda told reporters. Abe last visited the shrine in December 2013 to mark his first year in power, sparking fury in Beijing and Seoul and earning a rare diplomatic rebuke from close ally the United States.

Japanese ministers visit Yasukuni Shrine, first since 2016

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an offering on the emotive day, as he has done in the past.

The shrine, dedicated to Japanese who have died during past wars including World War Two, is seen as a potent symbol of the controversy that persists over the conflict’s legacy in East Asia.

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“He will make a ritual offering to the shrine out of his personal expenses as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he has done in previous years,” sources close to the matter said, according to the report.

Since 1978, the shrine has also honoured leaders convicted as “Class A” war criminals at an allied tribunal in 1948, making it deeply controversial at home and abroad.

Abe’s last visit to the shrine, shortly after he took office in December 2013, caused outrage in China and South Korea, who see the visits as a sign that Japan has not repented for its militarist past and war atrocities.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an offering on the emotive day, as he has done in the past.

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will refrain from visiting the Yasukuni shrine for war dead on the 75th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War Two, Jiji news agency said on Sunday, but will make an offering on the emotive day, as he has done in the past. The shrine, dedicated to Japanese who have died during past wars including World War Two, is seen as a potent symbol of the controversy that persists over the conflict’s legacy in East Asia. Have a look| 'Unspeakable horror': The tale of attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki “He will make a ritual offering to the shrine out of his personal expenses as the leader of the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, as he has done in previous years,” sources close to the matter said, according to the report. Since 1978, the shrine has also honoured leaders convicted as “Class A” war criminals at an allied tribunal in 1948, making it deeply controversial at home and abroad. Abe’s last visit to the shrine, shortly after he took office in December 2013, caused outrage in China and South Korea, who see the visits as a sign that Japan has not repented for its militarist past and war atrocities.

Japan's Abe to avoid visit to war-linked shrine on 75th war anniversary: Jiji

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