Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong Lei has urged Japan to draw lessons from history and pursue a path of peaceful development. Hong Lei made the remarks at a regular press conference on Thursday, expressing China's stance towards Japan's plan to raise its defense budget in 2013.
Hong Lei, spokesman of Chinese Foreign Ministry, said, "Due to historic reasons, Japan's direction in the field of defense and security has grabbed the attention of neighboring countries in the Asia-Pacific region. China hopes Japan will take history as a mirror and pursue a path of peaceful development. "
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