In response to the recent remarks of the Japanese Prime Minister, foreign ministry spokesman Zhao Lijian said at a regular press conference on the 6th that Japan's hype of the so-called "China threat" is to find an excuse for expanding its armed forces and strengthening its army and damage the mutual trust and cooperation of regional countries. China firmly opposes Japan's relevant words and deeds. Japan should immediately stop provoking confrontation among major powers and do more to enhance mutual trust among countries in the region and promote regional peace and stability. Zhao Lijian said that cooperation between countries should be conducive to promoting regional peace, stability and prosperity, and should not be aimed at or harm the interests of third parties. Japan has frequently used some diplomatic activities to "carry private goods", talk about China, exaggerate regional tensions and hype the so-called "China threat". In doing so, Japan is seeking an excuse for expanding its armed forces and strengthening its military, and undermining mutual trust and cooperation among countries in the region. This is not conducive to peace and stability in the region and is doomed to be unpopular. China firmly opposes Japan's words and deeds. He said that Taiwan is an inalienable part of Chinese territory. The Taiwan issue is entirely an internal affair of China and cannot be compared with the situation in Ukraine. Japan bears historical responsibility for the Chinese people on the Taiwan issue. It should be more cautious in its words and deeds. It has no right to gossip. On sea related issues, China firmly upholds territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests. At the same time, China is willing to properly handle differences with relevant countries through negotiation and consultation to maintain regional peace and tranquility. "If Japan really hopes for peace and stability in East Asia, it should immediately stop provoking confrontation among major powers and do more to enhance mutual trust among regional countries and promote regional peace and stability." Zhao Lijian said. (Xinhua News Agency)